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David Obey: “I welcome the gentleman's conversion to support B-2 bombers. It is the first time I have ever known he has been for that…”

On the recordJune 7, 2000
I welcome the gentleman's conversion to support B-2 bombers. It is the first time I have ever known he has been for that program.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Commenting on a colleague's newfound support for B-2 bombers.

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