I will not support $87 billion to continue this war under any circumstances. I am very clear about that. ... They have not been truthful in any shape, form, or fashion; and they continue to defend this preemptive strike and to mislead us about what they are doing. Madam Speaker, I do not want anybody to say that because I do not support the $87 billion that I am unpatriotic.
Opposing the request for $87 billion to continue the war in Iraq during a floor speech.
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