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Paul Coverdell: “I am disappointed that we would have an objection to a measure that has already, in a sense, been initiated by the…”

On the recordApril 14, 1999
I am disappointed that we would have an objection to a measure that has already, in a sense, been initiated by the President and deals with amelioration and comfort to the troops-- our sons and daughters that are in harm's way today, as we have all been highly focused on Kosovo. This sends a very positive message--and it has been broadly agreed to--to their families and to the fighting men and women, and it is a shame that we have to get balled up at a time like this when we are under such duress.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Discussing objections to a measure supporting troops during the Kosovo conflict.

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