Let me just make it clear for the record--my earlier question regarding limiting deployments was specifically applied to the National Guard and Reserve forces. I did not suggest ending deployments of all--underline 'all'--American troops.
Clarifying his stance on military deployments regarding National Guard and Reserve forces.
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I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.
Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.