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On the recordFebruary 15, 1995
I happen to believe that after having spent already $30 billion and some 12 years on star wars, enough is enough. Finally here is a time to say no. I just think that after 12 years and $30 billion, and not one brilliant pebble in space, it is time to end the program.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the funding and effectiveness of the Star Wars missile defense program.

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