Political Quotes

“We are doing this because the majority of the American people recognize this war in Iraq is costing huge amounts of money. Some are saying now as much as $15 billion a month. But let's say it is not that much. Let's say it is only the lower figure of $10 billion to $12 billion a month. I met yesterday with the Speaker and all the 28 Democratic Governors, and they are desperate for money to do what their States need in dealing with health care, infrastructure, and fighting crime. They are desperate. Where is the money they need? It is going to Iraq in the sum of about $400 million a day. So we are going to continue to debate this because the American people know what is taking place, and I will discuss this more fully right before the votes on the two cloture motions that have been filed on the Iraq situation.”