01/31/1999
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"Let the will of the people prevail."
"This vote was a disgraceful act of partisan politics by the Republican majority and creates real doubt on the ability of the Senate to fairly perform its constitutional duty to advise and consent."
"This is not a partisan issue anywhere in the United States except Washington, DC."
"The more we ask of our Armed Forces, the greater our obligation to give them the support, training, and equipment they need."