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Charles Skelton: the President would not be able to strike, under this legislation, anything in excess of $50 million, which would of…

On the recordFebruary 2, 1995
the President would not be able to strike, under this legislation, anything in excess of $50 million, which would of course include the category of which the gentleman speaks, the very important B-2 stealth bomber.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Discussing limitations on presidential authority regarding military spending.

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