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On the recordJuly 8, 2007
I think people are right to expect to us to act like grownups. And that means, sure, say what we really prefer, what we're really for, but -- but we have -- but also to recognize that we're supposed to come to a result.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Senator Lamar Alexander emphasizes the need for maturity and consensus in addressing the Iraq situation.

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