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Byron Dorgan: “I don't share the opinion that it is dangerous. I think it is important for the interests of this country that we ratify…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 1999
I don't share the opinion that it is dangerous. I think it is important for the interests of this country that we ratify this treaty. Whatever the agreement, I also think it would be useful to have a hearing in the coming days and have the Joint Chiefs of Staff and others come forward and tell us their views.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of ratifying a treaty and the need for hearings with military leaders.

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