In 5 short years, we have frittered away an international credit position built up over more than six decades. And we have little to show for it. It has been a case of billions for the present and not a penny for the future.
Discussing the nation's foreign debt and the administration's economic policies.
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The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
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?
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