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Ed Markey: “I think we can all agree that preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--especially nuclear weapons--is…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2014
I think we can all agree that preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--especially nuclear weapons--is one of the highest priorities for our national security.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons for national security.

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