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Daniel Inouye: It does not mandate a timetable for ending our involvement in Iraq but provides a new way ahead which will ensure better…

On the recordApril 26, 2007
It does not mandate a timetable for ending our involvement in Iraq but provides a new way ahead which will ensure better protection for our forces and a greater chance for the Iraqis to succeed. This is a good, balanced package. It includes the best from each of our bills. It funds the critical needs of our military and provides a way ahead for our forces in Iraq. I urge all my colleagues to support this conference agreement.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Discussing a conference agreement related to military involvement in Iraq.

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