There is general agreement that the only real defense against a Soviet nuclear missile attack is our own nuclear deterrent. To assure that continued deterrent, we must have an ABM system, for, otherwise, our so-called deterrence loses credibility.
Supporting continued funding of the Safeguard ABM system during the SALT talks.
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Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
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