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Chris Dodd: “I am opposed to providing any additional funding for the war in Iraq unless there is a firm and enforceable deadline for…”

On the recordNovember 16, 2007
I am opposed to providing any additional funding for the war in Iraq unless there is a firm and enforceable deadline for the redeployment of our forces from Iraq. My views on the ongoing failed policy in Iraq are included in the Record earlier in the day at the time of the original vote and I urge my colleagues to take the opportunity to review my concerns about our continued involvement in a civil war which has no military solutions.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Addressing his opposition to additional funding for the Iraq war during Senate floor debate.

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