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Bush signs Defense appropriations bill
- National Journal
- August 5, 2004
- Comments
As he signed the bill, H.R. 4613, Bush stressed the role that technology plays in saving lives and noted the funds included for several strategic technologies.
He noted that the $391 billion bill provides $10 billion toward anti-ballistic missile systems, some components of which will become operational later this year.
Bush also highlighted: the Army's Future Combat System, which gives soldiers precise tactical information; the Littoral Combat Ship, which increases the reach of the Navy to hostile shores and waterways; the Joint Strike Fighter; and wideband satellite laser communications to improve the ability of troops to communicate over great distances.
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