The gentlewoman makes a very, very strong point. This is one way that we can help preserve the industrial base. If we see that shrink dramatically, it would, in fact, jeopardize us in the event we have hostilities somewhere else in the world. So it really has national security implications. It has jobs implications, economic implications for this country. And it really will not, in any way, enhance or increase the number of sales. It just makes it more competitive in the world market. That is what we are dealing in. We are dealing in a world market in these areas. I must regretfully oppose the gentlewoman's amendment.
William Clinger: “The gentlewoman makes a very, very strong point. This is one way that we can help preserve the industrial base. If we…”
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Opposing an amendment related to the industrial base and national security during a House floor debate.
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