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Tina Smith: Is that not ordinary and prudent preparations for war? Yes, that is ordinary and prudent.

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
Is that not ordinary and prudent preparations for war? Yes, that is ordinary and prudent.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing military preparedness during a debate.

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