House Proceeding on Feb 15th, 2007 :: 0:03:31 to 0:05:43
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Speech By: Stevan Pearce

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Stevan Pearce: -- i think we have so many forces in iraq, as a percentage of our -- of our total forces, that we're stretched thin all over the world. and i don't think we should be planning at all long-term

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Gregory W. Meeks: to have this level of forces. we have relationships all every the persian gulf, with other states there, whether it's for, you know, bases and sometimes exercises and sometimes small, long-term

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Speech By: Gregory W. Meeks

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Gregory W. Meeks: presence. so, i don't think you rule any of those things out. i think the rule key is, eam key is to focus on national interests. we have to make sure it's not a place where al qaeda can thrive.

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Gregory W. Meeks: those are actually pretty narrow interests and don't have to do with, you know, destroying restoring electricity for the iraqis or quelling all sectarian violence, which i think is beyond our

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Gregory W. Meeks: grasp. >> host: thank you for joining us. we appreciate it. >> guest: thank you. >> host: now live coverage from the house as they continue their debate on the iraq resolution. [captioning made

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Gregory W. Meeks: possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political

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Gregory W. Meeks: or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by the chaplain. chaplin coughlin:

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Gregory W. Meeks: god ever mindful of those who place their trust in you, you pless our comings and our -- you bless our comings and our goings because you are god with us and guide every step of the day.

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Gregory W. Meeks: today we ask your blessing upon lorraine miller and dan beard as they enter this chamber to be sworn in as officers of the house of representatives. may they faithfully fulfill the duties

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Lloyd Doggett: that are about to be laid upon them. and serve this noble institution and its members with diligence, prudence, and right judgment. may they be welcomed with sincerity and gratitude. today, lord,

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Speech By: Lloyd Doggett