The conflict in Iraq has created an urgent need to rebuild the infrastructure and restore essential services within that country. The estimate cost of reconstruction could reach $100 Billion. I believe that the $ 87 billion that the Bush Administration is asking for will cause an economic down for the American tax payers. This money should be a loan to the country and not a grant as the Bush Administration is requesting. Winer, Noah, “The Reconstruction of Iraq” Wall Street Journal 24 May 2003: 4

The Bush Administration, after requesting $87 billion for the reconstruction

On November 9, 2003 Congress approved the $87 billion supplemental aid package for Iraq. However, only $20.3 billion would be aid in the project of reconstruction. “Splitting Hairs over Iraq’s Reconstruction” New York Times 9 November 2003: Sec. 4, Pg. 2.

of Iraq stated that he wants total control of Iraq’s political affairs and the authorization of a multinational peace keeping force under American command. Countries such as China and Russia are willing to be a part of the rebuilding efforts of Iraq. However, the world’s major military powers are still holding back because they want they want the Iraq’s to exercise more control. “The U.N. Vote on Iraq” Editorial. New York Times 17 October 2003: A12. The grant Bush Administration is asking for would leave the American to pay a much larger debt of a reconstruction project.

The reconstruction of Iraq should not become a bill for he American people because there are many issues for them to care for. America

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