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Judd Gregg: As I mentioned earlier, there are some who seem to want the language of opposition but don't want the responsibility of…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2007
As I mentioned earlier, there are some who seem to want the language of opposition but don't want the responsibility of opposition. If the case is that some believe we should have immediate withdrawal, then that ought to be put on the table in a context which would have the force of law and effect, and let us vote on that. I would vote against it, but let us vote on it.
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Judd Gregg

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Discussing the need for a formal vote on immediate withdrawal in a Senate debate.

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