On the recordSeptember 24, 2002
Well, I suppose if there were a good case made. But the good case has already been made to the contrary that we need that $9 billion more.
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “Well, I suppose if there were a good case made. But the good case has already been made to the contrary that we need…”
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Discussing funding needs during a debate.
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