Barbara Boxer: “It is not only curious, it is wrong. That is why I am so proud of the work that Senator Conrad and so many others did to…”

“It is not only curious, it is wrong. That is why I am so proud of the work that Senator Conrad and so many others did to make this bill a balanced bill that meets the needs of our people. Yes, we are giving the President what he is asking for in Iraq. We have been critical that the President has not funded Iraq in the regular budget. So we are saying: OK. We are not happy about it, but, yes, we will give you every penny, plus what you ask for, for Iraq. But for goodness' sake, you are getting $102 billion for Iraq. How about $20 billion for the needs at home? I think my friend is right. It is curious, and it is wrong that he didn't balance his request.”