On the recordMarch 27, 2003
Equally important, we must make sure that this request does not commit the nation to going beyond the current mission in Iraq.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govEqually important, we must make sure that this request does not commit the nation to going beyond the current mission in Iraq.
Byrd warns against expanding military commitments beyond current missions in Iraq.
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