Sep 22, 2003
Let's get away from the so-called Coalition--Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia. Come on.
Robert C. Byrd
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Robert C. Byrd was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010. He was known for his long tenure in the Senate, where he held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader. Byrd was a strong advocate for the interests of his state, focusing on issues such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. His legislative efforts included promoting efficiency in defense acquisitions and improving health benefits for servicemembers through programs like TRICARE. Byrd's influence extended beyond West Virginia, as he played a significant role in shaping national policy during his time in office.
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Sep 22, 2003
we're appropriating on behalf of the American people, and it involves their treasure and their sons and daughters.
Sep 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?
Sep 22, 2003
Well, I think you have good reason to worry about it. Pulling their fair share gets harder and harder and harder, as their fair share becomes longer and longer and longer.
Sep 22, 2003
Well, if the President's $87 billion request is approved, it is expected that the deficit for fiscal year 2004 could reach $535 billion.
Sep 22, 2003
If I were chairman, I wouldn't treat you like that--you, as the ranking member.
Sep 22, 2003
I'm asking you, as chairman, to work out a plan whereby Ambassador Bremer can come back.
Sep 22, 2003
I think that it was the wrong decision on the part of the Senate to do what it did, and I think that Members will come to regret it, and many already have.
Sep 22, 2003
I feel a responsibility to the American people and to the people of West Virginia to do what I can to have Congress examine the request for $20 billion.
Sep 22, 2003
I have designated that, in my own public statements and in my own mind, as 'Mr. Bush's war.' He took us to war.
Sep 22, 2003
never, no matter what President there may be, Republican or Democrat, would I put that President ahead of the Constitution.