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David Obey: “The fact is that last November the public sent two messages to Washington. The first is that they wanted a change in…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2007
The fact is that last November the public sent two messages to Washington. The first is that they wanted a change in Iraqi policy and the second is that they wanted a change in priorities here at home. The President has decided to stiff the American public and reject both of those messages. First, what he is saying to the American people is forget what message you thought you were sending in the last election. I am the great decider and we are going to do things my way. That is what is happening here. The President isn't just stiffing the Congress when he says that he will veto any appropriation bill that departs from his budget ceiling by one dollar.
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David Obey
Wisconsin
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing public sentiment on Iraqi policy and domestic priorities during a speech on the House floor.

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