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Barbara Lee: Finally, let me just say, we cannot become embroiled in another war. The cost and the consequences to our national…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
Finally, let me just say, we cannot become embroiled in another war. The cost and the consequences to our national security, to our brave men and women in uniform, and to our ability to continue to nation-build here at home must be laid out to the public. That is our constitutional duty and responsibility. Unfortunately, we get a pass with this continuing resolution.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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Sep 16, 2014

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