I think the testimony before his committee indicated--I believe this morning--that we know it is about $4.7 billion or $4.8 billion at the current level of spending that we will need above what was in the budgeted amount. This provides that additional funding. It is the responsible thing to do. It has strong support on this side of the aisle as well as his. That is the way it should be when we have men and women in harm's way.
Discussing additional funding needed for military operations during Senate floor debate.
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