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On the recordJune 7, 2000
is the gentleman aware that Russia, which he has alluded to, has an operational ABM system, which he said is not necessary, and they have upgraded it three times? Is the gentleman aware of that?
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W. Weldon
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Questioning a colleague about Russia's operational ABM system during a discussion.

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