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The approximately $9 billion Defense Strategic and Critical Materials stockpile provides substantial protection against a possible interruption in strategic and critical supplies for national security purposes.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1705 - Mining and Minerals Policy Act Amendments

06/29/1989

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