The ongoing costs of the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the world, are important--not only for the goals that we aim to achieve in these volatile spots, but also for the nation and our economy here at home.
Byrd discusses the significance of funding military operations for national and economic stability.
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