Cord Byrd: “Just let me finish. This is one Senator who is not going to be befuddled or frustrated by interruptions. I will be very…”

“Just let me finish. This is one Senator who is not going to be befuddled or frustrated by interruptions. I will be very happy to yield to my friend when I have finished. Let me start again. We will learn over a period of time that there are some Senators who will just not be rushed. "Congress may waive the provisions of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect." In the last 48 years, this country has fought three wars and engaged in several military conflicts that were of a lesser nature. Not one time was there a declaration of war. Not one time. The provisions of this article may be waived for any fiscal year in which the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House which becomes law. Therein lies a tale--many tales, as a matter of fact. First, there has to be a resolution passed. There has to be a joint resolution passed, even considering the fact that we might have a filibuster conducted on such a resolution because the opposition could be very strong in the Senate on that occasion There could be a filibuster. The President could veto the resolution when it reaches him. How much time do we have? My friend from New Hampshire--I believe, if I did not misunderstand him--said in that kind of a situation, we would make cuts, we would make cuts from other programs.…”