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On the recordMay 23, 1996
I will inquire of my distinguished colleague from Michigan, before he departs the floor. I ask my colleague from Michigan this. The Senator's opening statement was that we should call this bill ``less secure.'' Mr. President, my understanding is that we have absolutely no ability in this country today to interdict an intercontinental ballistic missile, or indeed a short-range ballistic missile. I ask my distinguished colleague this. We have no security, so how can we be less than what I view is zero today?
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing missile defense capabilities during Senate floor debate.

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