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Mark Warner: “I simply say to my colleague, we have had a good debate. We have framed the issue very clearly. My posture is we should…”

On the recordApril 4, 2001
I simply say to my colleague, we have had a good debate. We have framed the issue very clearly. My posture is we should proceed to let the Commander in Chief conduct his studies. There is nothing in this debate to refute Mr. Levin. He said, ``. . .before we make final decisions on the shape and overall funding levels for our future defense programs,'' we should have those studies. I am saying that we are encroaching on what my distinguished ranking member said in clear English language. I say that with respect to the Senator. I yield back any time I have.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of allowing the Commander in Chief to conduct studies before finalizing defense program funding.

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