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Harry Reid: “We recognize there are some who feel this is not the right time, but as Americans we always rally around our troops.…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2003
We recognize there are some who feel this is not the right time, but as Americans we always rally around our troops. This time is going to be no different. The minute the first shot is fired, with rare exception, all Americans will be recognizing what we feel here tonight is that there is a strong sense of urgency to making sure that we do the business of this Nation in the Senate and work to complete whatever business is necessary to make sure those people who are fighting for us--lives are going to be lost--have everything they need and more.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Addressing the Senate regarding the impending war in Iraq and support for American troops.

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