On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
I don't believe that adequate explanation has been made for this $20 billion on the part of Ambassador Bremer.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govI don't believe that adequate explanation has been made for this $20 billion on the part of Ambassador Bremer.
Senator Byrd questions the justification for the $20 billion request.
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