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On the recordJuly 19, 2023
the Army recognizes its mistake. They revised their policies. They now use something known as net book value, which is consistent with the Foreign Assistance Act, which the State Department uses. And reinforcing Senator Murray's point, the bottom line here is, if we adopt this amendment, we will lower the amount of equipment we can provide to Ukraine, which is critically in need of such equipment. I would urge a ``no'' vote. Vote on Amendment No. 838 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The yeas and nays have been requested. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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