On the recordMarch 1, 2004
But does the administration include costs for this mission in its budget? The answer is no, right?
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Robert C. Byrd
But does the administration include costs for this mission in its budget? The answer is no, right?
Senator Byrd questions the budget transparency regarding Iraq.
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The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.