Kennedy Warns Safeguard ABM Cost Might Hit 21 Billion
Senator Edward M Kennedy argues the completed Safeguard antiballistic missile system could cost 15 to 21 billion, far above Nixon admin estimates. He urges suspending ABM deployment and MIRV testing to pursue Soviet talks, suggesting funds be redirected to US security, health, education, and pollution control.
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Symington Challenges ABM Secrecy on Pentagon Chart
Senator Stuart Symington urged public release of a secret Pentagon chart to end debates over deploying the ABM system. He claimed the chart would show the case for further research rather than immediate deployment and noted DOE statements differ in closed sessions.
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