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Cord Byrd: I am getting young again, I am told. The Senate ought to go on the record once again in favor of fiscal responsibility.…

On the recordApril 27, 2006
I am getting young again, I am told. The Senate ought to go on the record once again in favor of fiscal responsibility. With the cost of the war in Iraq escalating beyond $320 billion, it is time to bring some sanity to the budget process. So I urge my colleagues to support this amendment to tell the President to budget for the cost of the wars. Mr. President, I send the amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is the Senator sending the amendment to the desk?
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Cord Byrd
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