The Cost in American Treasure

Summary

• The Iraq war makes driving your car expensive
• The Iraq war is busting household budgets

Summary

• I understand the high cost of the war
• But losing that war would be more costly

“When you’re spending over $50 to fill up your car because the price of oil is four times what it was before Iraq, you’re paying a price for this war ... When Iraq is costing each household about $100 a month, you’re paying a price for this war.”

“I intend to win the war, and trust in the proven judgment of our commanders there and the courage and selflessness of the Americans they have the honor to command. I share the grief over the terrible losses in its prosecution. There is no other candidate for this office who appreciates more than I do just how awful war is. But the costs in lives and treasure we would incur should we fail in Iraq will be far greater than the heartbreaking losses we have suffered to date. I will not allow that to happen.”

March 19, 2008
Charleston, WV
University of Charleston Campaign Speech

February 7, 2008
Alexandria, VA
Conservative Political Action Conference Speech