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On the other hand
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 Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:52 am Post subject: Robert Byrd is dead |
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But in the same interview, Byrd said it was his October 2002 vote against the resolution that gave President George Bush the authority to launch the invasion of Iraq "of which I am most proud."
He was one of 23 senators to oppose the authorization, warning that Congress was abdicating its constitutional power to declare war by giving the president what amounted to a blank check.
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"History will prove it was wrong to invade another country without provocation. That is wrong. That was wrong then, and it would be wrong 50 years from today," he said.
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bacasper
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:59 am Post subject: |
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I remember that vote. He made a great speech on the floor of the Senate then.
He also came a very long ideological way in his career.
His loss will be felt. |
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mises
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Location: retired
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jhuntingtonus
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Location: Jeonju
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Yes - that was great, and he was right.
What he should be best known as, though, is King Porkmeister. He brought more money and jobs into his state, through appropriations, than about anyone ever. |
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