On the recordJune 16, 2004
My amendment very simply says to the Halliburtons all over the country that you can't profit on the backs of our men and women in Iraq or Afghanistan. We all know that is what it is.
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govinfo.govMy amendment very simply says to the Halliburtons all over the country that you can't profit on the backs of our men and women in Iraq or Afghanistan. We all know that is what it is.
Discussing an amendment related to military contracting during Senate debate.
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