"On Wednesday (9/26), I asked tough questions of Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a hearing to review the Bush Administration's request for more than $189 billion for the War in Iraq. I pressed the Secretary on the lack of political reconciliation in Iraq, the incredible amount of funding we have spent there while our own infrastructure crumbles and the Defense Department's shortcomings in providing the care our veterans deserve. I remain committed to redeploying our troops in Iraq, investing in our needs here at home, and ensuring our veterans receive top notch care."
she voted 'yes' in spite of my request that she vote no