On the recordMay 19, 1987
Those who oppose the language in this bill on the ABM Treaty are holding the entire national defense budget hostage-hostage to one issue of arms control.
Those who oppose the language in this bill on the ABM Treaty are holding the entire national defense budget hostage-hostage to one issue of arms control.
Urging an end to a filibuster against taking up the defense authorization bill.
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