But the fact remains we are investing more than 15 times as much in Iraq as in Afghanistan. We cannot spend all that money in Iraq in the next year. We can put more money on the ground to help this troubled nation. And I look forward to working with the committee to see if we can advance a little more progress in that troubled country.
Discussing U.S. investment in Iraq compared to Afghanistan during a House floor speech.
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