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On the recordJune 20, 2006
I can't think of a worse message to the enemy than, here is when we're going to lose our commitment.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Senator Hutchison criticizes the idea of setting deadlines for troop withdrawal, arguing it sends a negative message to adversaries.

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