On the recordMarch 12, 2002
first, this Energy Committee has been defamed several times over the last several weeks. There were a number of meetings held. My friend from Alaska said there were no meetings held since October. Nine people have been confirmed, and they had to come out of the committee. That is one example. I also say this about my friend, John Kerry. Something was said that what he was doing was not supportive of national security. No one should ever talk about John Kerry and national security. He has done more than talk about national security. He put his life on the line in the jungles of Vietnam and was injured. He received a Silver Star, which is a significantly high medal for heroism. John Kerry was a hero in the battles in Vietnam. I have spoken with people who were with him in Vietnam, and the things he did there were very heroic. John Kerry believes what he is doing deals with the security of this country. I agree with John Kerry.
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