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Jim Inhofe: “I believe the language in this bill is going to offer the self-determination of the people of Vieques to support the…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2000
I believe the language in this bill is going to offer the self-determination of the people of Vieques to support the Navy live range, and I have every expectation that is exactly what is going to happen. American lives are at stake.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of integrated military training in Vieques during a Senate floor debate.

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