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On the recordJune 9, 1994
As I understand it, does the amendment not say, ``limitation on activities,'' and, as I understand it, it says: Members of the United States Armed Forces who perform defense services or provide military education and training outside the United States, under this subsection may not perform any duties of a combatant nature, including any duties related to training and advising that may engage them in combat activities.
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Robert Walker
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing limitations on U.S. Armed Forces' activities in a military amendment debate.

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