On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I would hate to think we are stockpiling in any sense whatsoever before we know that we have reached some level of acceptance.
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Ben Nelson
Ben Nelson: “I would hate to think we are stockpiling in any sense whatsoever before we know that we have reached some level of…”
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Concern about stockpiling missiles before confirming their effectiveness.
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