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On the recordMay 15, 2008
If they know this bill will be vetoed, if they know that our troops need food and ammunition and armor and equipment quickly, and if they know that the families of our troops need a paycheck, following a veto strategy seems to be nothing more than phony, political posturing at the expense of the heroes who, with their families, sacrifice to protect our Nation.
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James T. Walsh
New York

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Addressing the impact of a potential veto on military funding and support for troops.

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