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David Obey: I will say flatly that there is an insufficient amount of money appropriated by this Congress to protect the safety of…

On the recordNovember 28, 2001
I will say flatly that there is an insufficient amount of money appropriated by this Congress to protect the safety of the American people from new weapons-grade nuclear material in the Soviet Union and elsewhere.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Addressing concerns about funding for nuclear safety during a committee discussion.

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