On the recordJuly 15, 2003
The distinguished Senator speaks of our forces being deployed in various and sundry continents, countries, and climes. Are these guardsmen and reservists whom the Senator is talking about?
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “The distinguished Senator speaks of our forces being deployed in various and sundry continents, countries, and climes.…”
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Questioning the deployment of military forces during a Senate discussion.
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