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Robert C. Byrd: the same situation that obtained prior to the entry of the war with Iraq might, in some respects, lend itself to a…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
the same situation that obtained prior to the entry of the war with Iraq might, in some respects, lend itself to a repeat in the case of Syria and/or Iran.
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Robert C. Byrd
Source
congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

Editor's note · Context

Byrd expresses concern about potential military action without congressional approval.

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