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J. Exon: I will simply point out that the Exon amendment still allows for a $9 billion increase over what the President and the…

On the recordJune 26, 1996
I will simply point out that the Exon amendment still allows for a $9 billion increase over what the President and the Pentagon has recommended. I would think, regardless of the technical details, that most realize and recognize that such should be fully adequate given the budget constraints that we face.
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J. Exon
Democratic · Nebraska

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Discussing the Exon amendment and its implications for budget increases during a floor debate.

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