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On the recordMay 4, 2022
there are already significant taxpayer mandates in the bill, as it is limiting award size, prohibiting funds from going to so-called foreign entities, such as China, and clawback provisions. Why do we need chips? We need chips for Javelin missiles. We need them for--major weapons systems contain thousands of chips. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer includes 250,000 chips. It would make it much harder for Americans to produce these chips if the Sanders amendment were to pass. I urge a no vote, and I join my friend from Ohio in urging a no vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is expired on the motion.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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