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Webb Amendment 2012

Floor Speech

Date: July 11, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Executive Branch

WEBB AMENDMENT 2012 -- (Senate - July 11, 2007)

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Mr. McCONNELL. I am sure the majority leader and I will debate the substance of this later this morning. The Webb amendment is a clear interference with the President's authority to deploy troops, the authority of the Secretary of Defense, and the authority of the generals. Suffice it to say, getting 60 votes for a measure is not unusual in the Senate. It certainly has been the case with regard to controversial issues like Iraq all year long. That will continue to be the case on this bill throughout its consideration.

Mr. DURBIN. Will the Republican leader yield for a question?

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I won't, only because I have a meeting in my office. But I look forward to engaging the majority whip later in the morning.


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