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Article: SEN. DODD 'IRAQ REDEPLOYMENT LEGISLATION MUST HAVE FIRM DEADLINE, ENFORCEABLE CUT OFF OF FUNDS'
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 21, 2007
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The office of Sen. Christopher S. Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) reiterated that he will only support legislation on Iraq that contains a firm and enforceable timetable for redeploying U.S. troops as well as an enforceable cut off of funds for future combat operations in Iraq. That is why Senator Dodd voted against the Reed-Levin amendment.
"As much as I appreciate the effort of this legislation, I cannot support it," said Dodd. " I believe the only way to achieve real change in Iraq is to insist on a firm and enforceable deadline for redeploying U.S. combat troops that is tied to funding which is the only way we can end this war . ...