Sep 22, 2003
Instead of spending billions on the war in Iraq, we could have used the money to shore up the Social Security and Medicare programs.
Robert C. Byrd
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Robert C. Byrd was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010. He was known for his long tenure in the Senate, where he held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader. Byrd was a strong advocate for the interests of his state, focusing on issues such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. His legislative efforts included promoting efficiency in defense acquisitions and improving health benefits for servicemembers through programs like TRICARE. Byrd's influence extended beyond West Virginia, as he played a significant role in shaping national policy during his time in office.
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Sep 22, 2003
The increased deficits produce higher interest rates, the cost of a college education, for example, will grow.
Sep 22, 2003
I've heard from many families anxious to know when their deployed loved ones might return home.
Sep 22, 2003
Given the concerns that families of National Guard members have raised, would you support a policy of limiting overseas deployments for Guard and Reserve forces in terms both of the duration of overseas tours and the number of overseas…
Sep 22, 2003
Well, I think you have good reason to worry about it. Pulling their fair share gets harder and harder and harder, as their fair share becomes longer and longer and longer.
Sep 22, 2003
When I last had the microphone we talked about the National Guard, and I want to finish my questions along that line.
Sep 22, 2003
Why are our troops using their own modest pay to buy this equipment when Congress has appropriated to the Pentagon $427.7 billion during this fiscal year?
Sep 22, 2003
Why has it taken more than half a year to provide this vital protective equipment to all of our troops?
Sep 22, 2003
Why was supplemental funding for these important items not included in the request sent by the President to Congress on March 27?
Sep 22, 2003
Further, I suggest that you initiate an immediate review to ensure that our troops are receiving the proper equipment for the environment in which they are being deployed.
Sep 22, 2003
Why haven't the American people heard about this sooner? Is this dissent in our intelligence reports being whitewashed by the administration?