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On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
I think the American people are entitled to hear a debate and to have questions answered with regard to this reconstruction effort.
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Robert C. Byrd

Editor's note · Context

Byrd emphasizes the need for public debate on the Iraq reconstruction effort.

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