We in the Congress do have a responsibility. We are accountable for the final budget decision through the time-tested appropriations process. There is no way by which, with good conscience, we can ignore that responsibility.
Debating proposals to cut federal expenditures for fiscal 1968.
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The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.
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