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John Hoeven: “We can't be--we are the only dual nuclear base, and we are behind everybody else, and we keep getting pushed back. That…”

On the recordMay 17, 2022
We can't be--we are the only dual nuclear base, and we are behind everybody else, and we keep getting pushed back. That is not acceptable.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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John Hoeven emphasizes the urgency of building at Minot Air Force Base due to its unique status.

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