Our Nation desperately needs a change in course. We must act decisively to meet the human emergencies caused by this recession. We must put into place the fiscal and monetary policies which can turn the corner on this recession.
Speaking on the state of the national economy during the recession and unemployment.
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In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.
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.
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
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