The Middle East remains a volatile and troubling region. Efforts to broaden the peace process must not abate. Egypt and Israel have shown great courage in joining with the United States to follow through on the Camp David initiative.
Discussing reliance on Middle Eastern oil and the Middle East peace process.
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The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
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