11/20/1989
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"The proposed reduction of $1 billion from the $4.6 billion requested would cause cancellation or delay of experiments crucial to proving the feasibility of SDI technologies."
"Denial of the requested multiyear procurement of the F/A-18 and E-2C aircraft and Maverick missile would increase significantly outyear costs."
"The reduction in authorization would delay the new airbase for the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing at Crotone, Italy, and other critical European construction."
"We reaffirmed our commitment to work closely together to promote continued economic growth with low inflation."