Sep 22, 2003
American lives are being taken, and American treasures are being taken to fight a war under a new doctrine, the preemptive strike doctrine.
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
This country invaded another country without provocation, and I think that has to be taken into consideration.
Sep 22, 2003
Never, no matter what President there may be, Republican or Democrat, would I put that President ahead of the Constitution.
Sep 22, 2003
I think that we ought to do whatever we can even if it means our eating a little crow.
Sep 22, 2003
I have designated that, in my own public statements and in my own mind, as 'Mr. Bush's war.' He took us to war.
Sep 22, 2003
Karl Rove, the President's political guru, who addressed the Republican Committee Members in January of last year, I believe it was, in California, saying, in essence, that we should make this war on terrorism our strategic centerpiece.
Sep 22, 2003
I say, to the credit of the President, that he was instrumental in forcing the Iraqis to open their doors, so to speak, to the inspections.
Sep 22, 2003
I feel a responsibility to the American people and to the people of West Virginia to do what I can to have Congress examine the request for $20 billion.
Sep 22, 2003
We should have taken a little longer there. The inspectors were on the ground.
Sep 22, 2003
I think that it was the wrong decision on the part of the Senate to do what it did, and I think that Members will come to regret it, and many already have.
Sep 22, 2003
I was one of the 23 who voted against giving the President the power, which the Constitution doesn't give him, the power to declare war.