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On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
I cannot understand why the administration chose to begin a major war knowing that our troops did not have enough body and vehicle armor.
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Robert C. Byrd

Editor's note · Context

Byrd questions the administration's decision regarding troop armor before the war.

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