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Glenn vs Weinberger sparks clash over defense budget
In a Senate Foreign Relations hearing, Sen John Glenn denounced Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger for implying critics of defense spending threaten national security. Weinberger refused to apologize. The exchange occurred amid broad reviews of foreign policy with Shultz and Weinberger defending Reagan administration stance on Nicaragua Iran and arms control including MX missile and Star Wars defense. Gentlemen with war records and leadership roles dominated the debate while Glenn pressed for accountability and an apology from Weinberger.
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