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Carol Shea-Porter: this conversation is 4 years too late. If we had this conversation 4 years ago, we would have known that we had the…

On the recordMarch 22, 2007
this conversation is 4 years too late. If we had this conversation 4 years ago, we would have known that we had the wrong intelligence, the wrong country and the wrong war. This administration is now borrowing $10 billion a month with the help of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. If they are truly concerned about fiscal responsibility, $10 billion should catch their attention. We borrow the money. Let's talk about our troops and supporting our troops. If we were to support our troops, first of all we would take them out of a civil war. Secondly, we would care for them while they are here. Third, while they were there, we would make sure that they have the equipment they need. We know this administration has failed on all levels. Our President says we need to listen to the generals. All of the generals are saying that we have weakened our military. Let's support our country and let's support our defense. Make our military strong again so we can practice self-defense. This administration and its allies have hurt us abroad, hurt our reputation, and will spend us into financial disaster if we allow them to. Fortunately, Congress has the power of the purse, and we will exercise it. I urge a ``yes'' vote.
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Carol Shea-Porter
New Hampshire

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Addressing the need for military support and fiscal responsibility during a debate on the Iraq War.

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