On the recordJanuary 31, 2007
I keep hearing from the other side of the aisle that they support our troops. Yet, this CR removes $3 billion from our troops and their families. I offered an amendment to fix this and they refused.
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govinfo.govJohn Drake: “I keep hearing from the other side of the aisle that they support our troops. Yet, this CR removes $3 billion from our…”
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Discussing funding cuts to military support during a debate on a continuing resolution.
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