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Mark Warner: “Yes. That would clearly be one factor among several that should be considered, consistent with the goal of providing the…”

On the recordJune 23, 2004
Yes. That would clearly be one factor among several that should be considered, consistent with the goal of providing the same type and quality of American radio and television news, information, and entertainment that would be available to military personnel and their families if they were in the continental United States. Other factors should also be considered in achieving the AFRTS goals of fairness and balance in presenting all sides of important public questions, and the amendment was intended to underscore the importance of those goals.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the goals of the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) during a floor debate.

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