Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain had negotiated a compromise version that referred to the troops as "neutral."

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In a speech last week in Florida, Graham said the U.S. "must be prepared to assume the highest level of responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the world." McCain also spoke of the need to focus "all efforts on our warfighter bases" in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

But the military-branch document providing the basis for the bill is confusing.

It's hard to see where questions were, but the bill's author, Barbara Rabinovitch Rahein, told CNN her intent was not to use the word "neutral."

She said the language in the bill was related to the provision she was addressed in the Senate version of the bill back in August.

Rabinovitch said all the changes made were voluntary, rather than mandated by Congress. She noted that the bill does not change the definition of the word, but does allow for the modification of language to reflect the changes in the legislation.

Sen. Lindsey Graham left his seat when the votes were counted in August, and aides to the lawmaker told him they would like to write the bill into the final bill. Graham told the assembled lawmakers he wanted to use the following language without changes:

"A neutral country is one that is prepared to support or participate in support of the American defense of itself and its allies against the threat of enemy attack, provided that such support is without material assistance from the United States."

In addition, the bill requires that the government provide a "plan of action" for dealing with dangerous weapons, including chemical and biological weapons, and that the bill requires that such actions be directed and carried out by this government.

But Graham expressed deep concern about the terror preparedness of the enemy, saying, "America has too many weapons to be neutral in the world."

Rabinovitch said the language in her legislation does not change the preparation of the enemy.

In a news conference on Wednesday, Graham urged his colleagues to pass the bill. He said he could not stand by while terrorist attacks took place. Graham said he would work with Rabinovitch on creating a new bill. He called on his fellow Republicans, "present or future presidents of the United States of America, to support this bill."

But he added, "I think that we have to prepare our troops for this, because they are coming."

Graham quickly wrapped up his remarks with a video message to those gathered in the Capitol Rotunda: "We need to get ready for the worst."

The bill's sponsor, Rabinovitch, told CNN's Wolf Blitzer during a visit to the Capitol in August that plans for the new bill are unknown. Plans for a petition effort to have the bill clarified is continuing.

Petition to clarify bill

The bill's sponsor, Rabinovitch, told CNN's Wolf Blitzer during a visit to the Capitol in August that plans for the new bill are unknown. Plans for a petition effort to have the bill clarified is continuing.

Rabinovitch told CNN that she hopes the change in bill is a success and that the new legislation passes.

Rabinovitch said in a news conference after the vote that she was humbled by the support of her fellow legislators.

"I especially want to thank Senator McCain for his friendship, support and well wishes," Rabinovitch said in a press release at the time. "I wish to thank Senator Graham and Senator McCain for their continued support since that bill was introduced. I also wish to thank our friend Senator McConnell and Senator McConnell's wife for their support and for listening to my concerns."<|endoftext|>UPDATED: Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm, Wed-Fri 10 am - 5 pm.

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1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

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1 cup strawberries, sliced