We have an investment deficit in this country, not just a Federal funds deficit, not just a trade deficit, but also an investment deficit, an investment deficit that impinges upon our ability to compete. Public investment leverages private investment and stimulates economic growth, provides jobs, increases productivity, and enhances our ability to compete with other countries.
Responding to the President's economic proposals.
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Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.
Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.
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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