Under the lessons learned category, are you satisfied with Plan Colombia or are there things that we can improve there, can do better in the future?

I plan on trying to get that increased up to the level that we had originally authorized.

I think Plan Colombia has been a significant investment and it is truly beginning to pay off.

I have heard from many constituents concerned about defense contracts to Halliburton.

Secretary Rumsfeld, you have proposed in your budget an effort to implement the Business Management Modernization Program (BMMP).

Secretary Rumsfeld, do we have to wait for the passage of the fiscal year 2005 bills to implement the BMMP?

I do want to work with you on that this year.

I also want to look at Halliburton.

the housing is now a tax-free benefit that they receive, and that is a very positive thing.

Do you see this as a problem, and is this something that should be addressed this year?

Secretary Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell stated in an interview with The Washington Post that he might have made a different recommendation on war with Iraq.