Political Quotes

“Isn't this something? Would I modify my request for the Barretts from Sparks to get billions of dollars for the troops in Iraq? The answer is no. We have just appropriated $470 billion, and there will be appropriate measures before we leave here to direct, if the Senate wills, funding for the troops. I think the American people should see this. Would I modify my request to allow for more money for the war in Iraq at this time? The answer is no. This is an issue dealing with Lou Gehrig's disease, not a debate on the war in Iraq. It deals with people who are sick. I had in my office last night two marines. One of them lost both his legs, a wonderful young man, 21 years old. With him was a man who had just gotten out of bed to come to my office. He was on his fourth tour of duty before he got blown up in Iraq. We care about those people in Iraq. We care about them a lot. That is why we appropriated $470 billion for the military. That is why we are well aware of the need to take a look at funding for more in Iraq. We have given the troops everything they have needed. We, the Democrats, have given them more than the President has requested, with money for MRAPs, for veterans coming home. I hope everyone sees this for what it is. Will I agree to modify my request to allow for more money for Iraq at this time? The answer is no.”