I have followed this issue closely ever since the gulf war, and I feel that the gentleman has made a very compelling case. I think we should add this money, and the offset is acceptable. So I urge a ``yes'' vote on the Kucinich amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kucinich). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
Norman D. Dicks: “I have followed this issue closely ever since the gulf war, and I feel that the gentleman has made a very compelling…”
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