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Tony Hall: “I oppose this closed rule, I oppose the declaration of war and the use of U.S. ground forces, and I oppose the motion to…”

On the recordApril 28, 1999
I oppose this closed rule, I oppose the declaration of war and the use of U.S. ground forces, and I oppose the motion to withdraw from our efforts to liberate Kosovo. I support the current air campaign, which is already weakening Milosevic's military capability, and I support arming the KLA so that we have a ground operation composed of individuals who actually know the terrain. So, I urge my colleagues to oppose this closed rule, oppose both Campbell resolutions, and support the continuation of the air campaign, coupled with the creation of a more effective KLA ground force.
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Tony Hall
Ohio

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Opposing a closed rule and advocating for continued military support in Kosovo.

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