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On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
I ask the Senator. It says, if engaged in military conflict, you may waive it. Suppose you are not engaged in military conflict but you need to prepare for a possible engagement in military conflict; you need to take actions which will cost money, which will unbalance your budget, in order to deter the potential of a forthcoming military conflict. Can you waive that under this provision?
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Questioning provisions related to military conflict and budget implications during Senate debate.

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