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Bob Menendez: I think we owe America's young men and women who went into harm's way, that before we call upon them again for a…

On the recordJune 9, 2003
I think we owe America's young men and women who went into harm's way, that before we call upon them again for a preemptive strike, that we are doing so based upon sound information, that we are based on intelligence that is honest, truthful and transparent, that we ultimately have a plan not only to win the war but to win the peace, because we are losing soldiers every day. It is not as well publicized, but we are losing soldiers every day. We deserve, before we send the finest to answer the Nation's call, and that is where the congressional responsibility takes place, in asking these questions, in getting answers and being able to prepare for the future.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the need for sound intelligence and planning before military action.

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