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Gary Peters: “I would argue if Members of Congress think that our arsenal needs a low-yield nuclear weapon that we should debate it…”

On the recordJune 5, 2018
I would argue if Members of Congress think that our arsenal needs a low-yield nuclear weapon that we should debate it, we should authorize it, and do it in full view of the American people as existing law requires.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Senator Peters emphasizes the need for congressional debate on nuclear weapons.

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