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On the recordJuly 30, 1998
I believe these emitters should remain at Eglin to meet the warfighters training requirements until we can resolve this dispute. I believe this would be consistent with the BRAC direction.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the status of emitters at Eglin Air Force Base during a debate.

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