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For congress, appropriations request. i will make that request shortly. well make that request based on the information that we have now, and what well do then is come back later for a second supplemental question when we have additional information that would make a more informed total for congress to consider. i would like to stop on that point and take a few questions. >> obviously, after hurricane sandy, some money flowed fairly quickly but the big bill didnt get signed until months after. h...

For congress, appropriations request. well make that request shortly. well make that request based on the information that we have now and what well do then is come back later for a second supplemental request when we have additional information that would make a more informed total for congress to consider. so id like to stop on that point and take a few questions. >> question for you. obviously some -- after hurricane sandy some money flowed fairly quickly, but the big bill didnt happen until ...

You. what are iraqis feeling as the drawdown rate gets closer? >> reporter: iraqis are obviously very concerned about their future. u.s. troops have mostly been on their bases for the last year or so. so most iraqis arent concerned there will be an immediate outbreak of violence because iraqi forces have been leading this country for the last year. what theyre more worried about is what happens over the long term here, and theyre concerned about sectarian tensions, there are the kurds in the nor...