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On the recordOctober 16, 2003
They will say it is because we are there for oil, and they will say, oh, they are going to make the Iraqis borrow the money. They don't understand the nuances, the technicalities of a loan, and so forth. What they will understand is that the Senate did not stand in support of the Commander in Chief, and I am fearful that the press will seize upon this and it will endanger the safety of our people. I say that as a friend and most respectfully.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing concerns about Senate support for the Commander in Chief regarding Iraq.

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