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Patrick Moynihan: “Yes, I do. I am very much aware of that. But I am also aware, on December 17, in the context of NATO expansion, a formal…”

On the recordApril 30, 1998
Yes, I do. I am very much aware of that. But I am also aware, on December 17, in the context of NATO expansion, a formal document was put out saying, ``we may not have much else but we do have nuclear weapons.''
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Discussing NATO expansion and nuclear weapons policy.

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