On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
Why are our troops using their own modest pay to buy this equipment when Congress has appropriated to the Pentagon $427.7 billion during this fiscal year?
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Highlighting troops buying their own equipment despite large defense budget.
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Jun 2, 2004
I want to be sure that none of that money can be used for making wars elsewhere.
Feb 16, 2005
I believe it was September 14, 2001, resolution might be used by the administration as a premise to attack Syria and/or Iran.
Feb 16, 2005
I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.
Feb 16, 2005
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.