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Jim Saxton: “I just wanted to note that one of the previous speakers talked about veterans who support this resolution. As a matter…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2007
I just wanted to note that one of the previous speakers talked about veterans who support this resolution. As a matter of fact, yesterday I was able to announce that the national commander of the VFW said that he opposed this resolution or had grave concerns about it, and I have just been notified that the national commander of the American Legion, Paul A. Moran, announced strong support for the President's new initiative, which includes deploying 21,500 troops. And, in so doing, he said these words: We will not separate the war from the warrior. Debating the new strategy is an American way, but let this be a warning that precipitous action by the Congress could lower troop morale and hinder the mission.
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Discussing veterans' support and opposition to a resolution regarding troop deployment.

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