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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
I am concerned with a $256.8 million reduction for the ground-based midcourse defense program that this program will be at risk.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Voicing concern over budget cuts affecting missile defense.

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