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Benjamin Gilman: “Proliferation to Iran is a very serious threat to our Nation. It is one of the biggest threats we face today.…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2000
Proliferation to Iran is a very serious threat to our Nation. It is one of the biggest threats we face today. Regrettably, entities in Russia and elsewhere have been actively engaged in this kind of proliferation. The bill sends a message, loud and clear, that our Nation cannot and will not do business as usual with such entities. We hope this legislation will inspire the governments of Russia, of China, and of other countries to do more to stop proliferation to Iran. North Korea is also a major concern when it comes to proliferation to the Middle East, and we need to take a good close look at that situation, as well. I want to assure my colleagues that our committee is going to remain vigilant.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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Discussing the threat of proliferation to Iran and related legislation.

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