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John Bel Edwards: “I want to be sure the gentleman's comments are not misunderstood to misrepresent my amendment. My amendment does not…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 1995
I want to be sure the gentleman's comments are not misunderstood to misrepresent my amendment. My amendment does not stop research and development of any program. And, furthermore, I hope those same Members that have some concern for ballistic missile attack on the United States understand that those same minds can take a thousand-pound missile, rent a U-haul truck and deliver that missile to any city in the United States.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Addressing concerns about his amendment related to missile defense and research.

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