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Jim Cooper

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Jim Cooper is a Democratic politician from Tennessee who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Tennessee's 5th congressional district from 2003 until 2021, having previously served in the same role from 1983 to 1995. Throughout his career, Cooper has focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and government transparency. He is known for his moderate stance and willingness to work across party lines. Cooper has been an advocate for reducing the national debt and improving the efficiency of government programs.

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Apr 24, 2013

So reprogramming authority would help reduce the chaos or help the command. I am for it.

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Mar 18, 2013

What are the risks and benefits of having ICBMs on high-alert?

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Mar 18, 2013

I hope that we can approach these vitally important national issues with an air of civility and calm.

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Mar 18, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the patience and courtesy of the witnesses here as we explore these important issues.

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Mar 18, 2013

I look forward to examining these matters today. They are important to the Nation's security.

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Mar 18, 2013

I saw four very distinguished Americans who were agreeing on a bipartisan basis that we should at least look at reductions.

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Mar 18, 2013

We need to continually revise the effectiveness of what arsenal we have.

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Mar 18, 2013

Washington should carefully examine going below New START levels of warheads and launchers.

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Mar 18, 2013

It almost seems to me that we need to have a couple of closed-session hearings so that we can talk about some things that cannot be aired in public.

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Mar 18, 2013

Has Russia reciprocated in the past when the United States has pursued 'unilateral' reductions?

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Mar 18, 2013

Have improvements to yield or accuracy in reaching targets changed the targeting requirements and/or reduced the number of nuclear weapons required?

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Mar 18, 2013

How can we reduce the risk of miscalculation in a crisis?

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