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Russ Feingold: I think it weakens our country; he happens to think it will strengthen our country. But our goals are the same. This…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2007
I think it weakens our country; he happens to think it will strengthen our country. But our goals are the same. This amendment is a reflection of my belief and the majority leader's belief that the only way to truly respond to those who attacked us on 9/11 and stop them from continuing activities is to stop the hemorrhaging of our country regarding the Iraq intervention.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing the Iraq intervention and its impact on national security.

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