It meets the critical needs of this country. It moves us forward in our efforts to change the dynamic in Iraq. We must challenge--we must challenge--this President, our President, to open his eyes to the truth and adopt the new direction in Iraq that this Nation and the world so eagerly--yes, so anxiously--awaits. I yield the floor.
Cord Byrd: “It meets the critical needs of this country. It moves us forward in our efforts to change the dynamic in Iraq. We must…”
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Addressing the need for a new direction in Iraq during Senate floor debate.
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