Jeff Merkley actually said...

We would like to have a buffer in that world. Is that something you could consider examining and supporting?

Merkley advocates for a buffer in fire suppression funding to avoid program shutdowns.

06/06/2017

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I referred to Libya dismantling their nuclear program.

the transition can be extraordinarily difficult afterwards.

I am really talking about the message that it sent to have worked with a nation to have them forgo their nuclear program.

Our position really is that development of medium-range missiles or longer range missiles are directly a threat, a threat to the region.