I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.
I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.
Pentagon official: Iraq military operation to cost more than expected
By Scott Lindlaw, Associated Press, 4/21/2004 16:13WASHINGTON (AP) A top Pentagon official said Wednesday the Iraqi military operation ”is going to cost us more money” than anticipated, and the White House kept open the possibility it will seek additional funds before the end of this election year.
A rough first estimate showed that the decision to keep 20,000 troops in Iraq for some 90 days longer to deal with increased violence will cost about $700 million, Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee.
Today’s winner of the coveted Overspun.com DUH award goes to General Richard Myers. I mean, DUH!
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