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On the recordJune 7, 2000
The thing is, it successfully distinguished the decoy from the reentry vehicle, hit it, and knocked it out, which is exactly the challenge we are pursuing. The gentleman just said we cannot do that. We have done it. If the gentleman would contact his own administration, he would find the facts.
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W. Weldon
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing missile defense capabilities during a debate.

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