On the recordMay 5, 1999
this week we will be voting on the supplemental appropriation to provide funds for the Kosovo operation. Unfortunately, the administration has done little to inform Members of Congress. It is strange that people like former Senator Bob Dole, former Ambassador Jean Kirkpatrick have been more vocal, more available to Members of Congress to explain their position on the need for U.S. involvement than we have received from this administration. I am yet not convinced of the wisdom of this operation or what the national interest is for Americans. I question, too, whether we need to be paying 90 percent or 85 percent or even 70 percent of the cost. Remember, in other operations such as this our allies have indeed contributed. Why have we not sought their contributions? Why have we not had more information? Why do we not know the true need for our involvement in Kosovo?
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