Robert C. Byrd: “But still, I haven't had an answer to my question as to where the…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003

But still, I haven't had an answer to my question as to where the mandate comes from the American people.

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Robert C. Byrd

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Sep 22, 2003

Senator Byrd questions the mandate for U.S. involvement in Iraq.

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In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

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The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.

Feb 16, 2005

Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.

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I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

Robert C. Byrd: “But still, I haven't had an answer to my question as to where the mandate comes from the American people.”