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Senate Floor Speech -

To contemplate war is to think about the most horrible of human experiences. On this day, as this nation stands at the brink of battle, every American on some level must be contemplating the horrors of war.

Yet, this Chamber is, for the most part, silent -- ominously, dreadfully silent. There is no debate, no discussion, no attempt to lay out for the nation the pros and cons of this particular war. There is nothing.

We stand passively mute in the United States Senate, paralyzed by our own uncertainty, seemingly stunned by the sheer turmoil of events. Only on the editorial pages of our newspapers is there much substantive discussion of the prudence or imprudence of engaging in this particular war.

And this is no small conflagration we contemplate. This is no simple attempt to defang a villain. No. This coming battle, if it materializes, represents a turning point in U.S. foreign policy and possibly a turning point in the recent history of the world.

This nation is about to embark upon the first test of a revolutionary doctrine applied in an extraordinary way at an unfortunate time. The doctrine of preemption -- the idea that the United States or any other nation can legitimately attack a nation that is not imminently threatening but may be threatening in the future -- is a radical new twist on the traditional idea of self defense. It appears to be in contravention of international law and the UN Charter. And it is being tested at a time of world-wide terrorism, making many countries around the globe wonder if they will soon be on our -- or some other nation's -- hit list. High level Administration figures recently refused to take nuclear weapons off of the table when discussing a possible attack against Iraq. What could be more destabilizing and unwise than this type of uncertainty, particularly in a world where globalism has tied the vital economic and security interests of many nations so closely together? There are huge cracks emerging in our time-honored alliances, and U.S. intentions are suddenly subject to damaging worldwide speculation. Anti-Americanism based on mistrust, misinformation, suspicion, and alarming rhetoric from U.S. leaders is fracturing the once solid alliance against global terrorism which existed after September 11.

Here at home, people are warned of imminent terrorist attacks with little guidance as to when or where such attacks might occur. Family members are being called to active military duty, with no idea of the duration of their stay or what horrors they may face. Communities are being left with less than adequate police and fire protection. Other essential services are also short-staffed. The mood of the nation is grim. The economy is stumbling. Fuel prices are rising and may soon spike higher.

This Administration, now in power for a little over two years, must be judged on its record. I believe that that record is dismal.

In that scant two years, this Administration has squandered a large projected surplus of some $5.6 trillion over the next decade and taken us to projected deficits as far as the eye can see. This Administration's domestic policy has put many of our states in dire financial condition, under funding scores of essential programs for our people. This Administration has fostered policies which have slowed economic growth. This Administration has ignored urgent matters such as the crisis in health care for our elderly. This Administration has been slow to provide adequate funding for homeland security. This Administration has been reluctant to better protect our long and porous borders.

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[TheShocker2011AZ]

Years later, how's that half-breed Kenyan doing for all you Bush-haters out there?

[RP4409]

@TheShocker2011AZ ....no different than that douche bush

[adams189]

Wars cost money. Byrd wants that money for his himself and his pork. Wake up people.

[RP4409]

@adams189....lol true...haahha

[RP4409]

@callouschristian....uhhhh we have a bigger war monger than bush in office right now.

Obama is bombing Pakistan with drones and invading their country as we speak. He is increasing troops in Afghanistan and he has not left Iraq...ALL with the democrats going along with it.

The parties are both the same

[RP4409]

callouschristian....this is said after every administration...they say they are fixing what the other one does.

Its like a broken record....Obama started an illegal war by bombing Pakistan on his first day of office. He is about to start another threatening Iran with sanctions which is and act of war

[safetychoice]

In 2003 Senator Byrd stood on the senate floor night after night, speaking to an empty chamber, shaking with the palsy, knowing that every moment might be his last, yet he persisted, making some of the greatest speeches ever hear on the floor of the United States senate. You can still find these speeches on the internet. They should be mandatory reading for every school child.

[TheScott2121]

disco moment 2:22

[StylemasterKaze]

@adams189 And yet... we are still in war. More and debt, and you point the finger at byrd. Sounds like you are the one who needs awakening.

[Superturkeyyy]

@TheShocker2011AZ hows your welfare ?you got it easy don't ya. you get to stay at home while people pay for you to sit on your ass lol

[mister2372]

2 years ago Every one ran out a got a obama T-shirt & said he would change everything. the Blacks The Mexicans & The asian People Thought Yaaa Now We Have A black man in office giveing us hope. NOT TODAY PEOPLE. The shaft is what we GOT. wake up people Its time we all band together talk to your famliy & neighbors help us fight the good fight..RON PUAL 2012....

[bigdaddy0522]

@RP4409 You speak truth. Former military here, and I can concur that what Obama is doing now is against almost every treaty we "enforce". The problem with the Obama plan is that it isn't enforcing anything..it's just forcing.

[SeattleScott666]

please, keep doing what you are doing. they cant silence all of us.

[LTL220]

@callouschristian • Don't get caught up in the Democrat vs. Republican side show...anyone who believes that is missing what’s going on. It's always been the politicians vs. the people. The banks vs. the people. The illuminate vs. the people. All one in the same.

Illuminate own the banks that buy the politicians. These people want as many distractions as possible. Democrats vs. Republicans is a sideshow meant to distract the gullible.