So money for the costs of the prosecution of the war in Iraq, and also activities in Afghanistan, would have come from the regular Pentagon budget from October 1 until some subsequent date, when the Congress would pass another emergency…

I'm not altogether sure, having watched the Pentagon plan in the long term, that we know what's going to happen 5 and 10 years from now with respect to our needs.

I would prefer that we try to recognize we're ramping up to a different level and it's going to be continuing for some while.

The marines recently engaged in a contract to buy sets of what is called LAST ceramic armor for HMMWV's in Iraq.

Are we rushing to deploy a system that has not been adequately tested?

I hope that those men and women who serve under you understand the gratitude of this committee and that this country is grateful for their service.

Well, I would expect everyone on this committee would feel that we don't want to withhold $1 that is necessary for the safety of the troops that we've put in harm's way.

I have received a letter that was sent around on this program from 49 generals and admirals who call for postponing missile defense.

It seems to me that one of the major goals with respect to our security here in this country is the apprehension of Osama bin Laden.

I share some of the same concerns expressed by my colleague from California.

Will we look back and say we would have better used that $10 plus billion in another area?