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On the recordMay 22, 2007
It's a capitulation. Every member of Congress should -- every member of Congress should stand their ground on this issue and do everything in their power to block this bill.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards criticizes the Democrats for backing down on the war funding bill and urges Congress to resist it.

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