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Mike Lee: “So that umbrella, if you will, extends over a number of our allies, some of which lie in close proximity to countries…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
So that umbrella, if you will, extends over a number of our allies, some of which lie in close proximity to countries like Iran and countries like North Korea.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of the U.S. nuclear arsenal for allies near hostile nations.

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