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Overall, the speach was lacking. He did not inspire or impress. The $87 million figure is ludicrous and insulting. Maybe I misunderstood him, but it seems as though that money is for reconstruction and intelligence and does not cover the everyday costs of the war. Current estimates are that we are spending 4 billion a month. If $66 billion is spent of reconstruction/ intelligence that leaves $21 billion for the day to day costs. That is only about five months. I realize we are trying to get money and troops from the U.N., but do we really think $21 billion will cover our costs? Maybe I am off base, does anyone have an answer?
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