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On the recordDecember 21, 2010
I say to Senator Kyl, these missiles are not strategic. Do they affect our strategic balance? I say that everything in our defense toolbox can affect our strategic balance. That was taken into consideration in the negotiations. I thank him for bringing this issue to our attention, but for the reasons we have stated, we urge our colleagues to reject the amendment.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland
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Dec 21, 2010

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Senator Cardin is addressing concerns about the strategic implications of certain missiles during a debate.

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