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James Traficant: “I want to support the statement of the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) as well. I think today we have to stand up…”

On the recordMay 6, 1999
I want to support the statement of the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) as well. I think today we have to stand up to provide the money for our troops that are in harm's way, and I want to congratulate the Members who have made such a tough decision in light of the popularity, the low popularity of ground troops going possibly into Kosovo.

Editor's note · Context

Supporting funding for troops during a discussion on military involvement in Kosovo.

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