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On the recordSeptember 21, 2004
I believe that you are correct. I am glad that so many of the former Secretaries of Defense and State are stepping up to say it would be ludicrous to push something through in the last 2 weeks of a session in a Presidential election year unless we have a firm understanding of how we can make it better.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Senator Hutchison emphasizes the need for careful consideration before rushing legislation.

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