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Cord Byrd: I say to my dear friend, point to Iraq, for which I have no grievance, and talk about Iraq's violations of United…

On the recordOctober 4, 2002
I say to my dear friend, point to Iraq, for which I have no grievance, and talk about Iraq's violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Turkey has violated those resolutions; and that ain't all. Israel has violated those resolutions. Israel has violated those Security Council resolutions. So don't put it all on the basis of violations of Security Council resolutions. I am simply saying--and the distinguished Senator can stay with me here until the Moon is up and full at midnight and until that Moon changes.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions in relation to Iraq, Turkey, and Israel.

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