Bill Lee said "I just wanted to make this one point because I listened very closely to what the fiscal arguments were on this bill. And it's hard to believe that you continue to fund this occupation in Iraq, yet you talk about the fact that we don't have the resources to create schools worthy of our children. So I think this is about priorities. And I hope that everyone on both sides will vote for this bill in a bipartisan fashion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for yielding. I support this bill and hope we all vote for it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 4, 2008

I just wanted to make this one point because I listened very closely to what the fiscal arguments were on this bill. And it's hard to believe that you continue to fund this occupation in Iraq, yet you talk about the fact that we don't have the resources to create schools worthy of our children. So I think this is about priorities. And I hope that everyone on both sides will vote for this bill in a bipartisan fashion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for yielding. I support this bill and hope we all vote for it.

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Bill Lee

Republican · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing fiscal priorities related to funding for Iraq and education during a floor debate.

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