On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
Instead of spending billions on the war in Iraq, we could have used the money to shore up the Social Security and Medicare programs.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govInstead of spending billions on the war in Iraq, we could have used the money to shore up the Social Security and Medicare programs.
Byrd criticizes spending priorities regarding Iraq and domestic programs.
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