Bill Delahunt: “I am here, and I anticipate being joined by several Members, to discuss the issues that the gentleman from Iowa (Mr.…”

“I am here, and I anticipate being joined by several Members, to discuss the issues that the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Leach) was discussing, the gentleman, who commands great respect in this body and one who clearly possesses a profound knowledge of international relationships, and at the same time provides a perspective and an analysis that should be instructive and informative to all Americans. I think he had 23 points. I do not know whether he has any additional points he wishes to make, but if he does, I would be happy to yield to him. It would appear that he does not. But again, let me acknowledge his contribution to the debate. Myself and my colleagues for some weeks now, I think, on more than 20 occasions during the course of the time that is reserved after legislative business is concluded, the so-called 'special orders' time, have come to the floor and we have labeled this particular initiative, the Iraq Watch.”