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John Sarbanes: I must say to you, on this issue I have always been sensitive to the national security and foreign policy arguments. In…

On the recordSeptember 4, 2001
I must say to you, on this issue I have always been sensitive to the national security and foreign policy arguments. In the past, in considering this legislation, I have never been one who sort of willy-nilly wanted to remove export controls. I think they have a very important role to play. I think this legislation substantially strengthens the ability of the President and the administration to exercise export controls on behalf of national security and foreign policy interests. So I very much hope my colleagues will be supportive of this legislation as we move ahead.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of export controls in relation to national security and foreign policy.

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