Political Quotes

“I rise today to indicate my resolve that our men and women in uniform have this Senate's full support in whatever actions might be taken regarding Iraq and in our ongoing war against terrorism. The question has never been whether Saddam should be disarmed but rather how best to accomplish that goal. I was pleased to join with my colleagues, Senator Carl Levin, Chair of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Bob Graham, Chair of the Intelligence Committee, and Senator Dan Inouye, Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee in supporting a resolution that focused on the creation of an international coalition to enforce a tough inspection regime with real deadlines for Saddam along with the authorization of force to disarm him in cooperation with our allies through the United Nations. But that is not the approach that was passed by this body. I hope President Bush will wisely use the broad powers that Congress has given him. I continue to hope he will take the time to assemble a worldwide coalition--ready to use force if necessary--that will convince Saddam he has no choice but to disarm. But we have had the debate. We have had the vote. And it is time for Congress to show there are no Democrats and no Republicans when it comes to supporting our troops. We have shown that support by quickly passing the Defense appropriations bill.”