Another great website I try to read several times a week is TRUTHOUT. Recently came across two "special remarks" made by U.S. Senators Robert Byrd and Ted Kennedy. Both are Democrats.

First one is a Senate floor remark by U.S. Senator Robert Byrd on Final Passage of Iraq Supplemental Appropriations Bill. He borrows some of his comments from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale called "The Emperors New Clothes".

http://truthout.org/docs_03/101903A.shtml

The second one is a lengthy, important and fascinating statement by Senator Ted Kennedy.

http://truthout.org/docs_03/101803A.shtml

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I say let the "triumphant procession along the Mall" [barf] continue, so these two filthy rich autocrats can see and hear how THE PEOPLE really think. Listen to the people cause they are the heart, soul and backbone of US and UK.

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/1016-04.htm
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/1019-01.htm
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From Common Dreams website:

RHETORIC & REALITY [Halliburton vs US Troops]

Rhetoric ... "Our whole nation has been reminded that we can never take our military for granted. I will keep our military strong. America counts on the men and women who have stepped forward as volunteers in the cause of freedom. I want to thank you all for your good service. Thank you for the credit and honor you bring to our country every day." [President G.W. Bush on September 12, 2003]

Reality ... By a recorded vote of 213 ayes to 213 noes, the House rejected an amendment to increase the basic rate of pay to all military services by $265 million. The amount needed to provide a $1,500 bonus to each person serving in operations in Iraq or Afghanistan for fiscal year 2004. The $265 million is roughly equal to what many suspect Halliburton is overcharging the U.S. government in Iraq. [House Roll Call Vote #554 on October 17, 2003 ... Source of Halliburton Figure]