“Je refuse qu’une société réponde d’abord à la souffrance par la mort”
“Vote for the UPND in the August 13 General Election to enable the Government to continue implementing its development agenda.”
“Après 4 ans de débats, 8 lectures et 9 votes, le Parlement adopte définitivement le texte sur la fin de vie”
“Aucun Français ne devrait avoir à demander la mort faute de pouvoir être correctement soulagé, accompagné ou entouré”
“The volunteers would be employed in recognition of their dedication and commitment to providing healthcare services to the community.”
“Orpo korosti useaan kertaan hankkeen työllisyys- ja talousvaikutuksia, joista on liikkunut ristiriitaisia arvioita.”

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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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Mar 1, 2004

And when would you expect to lift the stop-loss order?

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Mar 1, 2004

the administration wants to delay until after the upcoming Presidential election sending Congress the bill for keeping our troops in Iraq for another year.

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Mar 1, 2004

So how many troops are currently affected by the stop-loss order?

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Mar 1, 2004

Well, do we have an exit strategy?

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Mar 1, 2004

Mr. Secretary, do you have any concern that once you lift the stop-loss order, you will see a mass exodus of experienced troops?

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Mar 1, 2004

What assurances do we have that these funds will be limited to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan only, and not be diverted into some kind of dual-use activities that could be used to prepare for another war?

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Mar 1, 2004

I think it is a poor way to legislate.

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Mar 1, 2004

These questions may sound like there is a great deal of animus between you and me. There is none.

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Mar 1, 2004

The way you are operating, it is not credible. It is not credible at all. What is the magic about January?

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Mar 1, 2004

At Secretary Rumsfeld's confirmation hearing, I asked what he was going to do about the Pentagon's broken accounting systems.

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Mar 1, 2004

Does the administration give the American people an understanding of the costs of this prolonged occupation of Iraq? The answer is no, right?

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