Because everyone knows if you pour a ton of money into a department, it will automatically improve. Last time I checked, it was President Obama who decided the fate of Iraq. George Bush started the war, I know, but Obama assumed full responsibility when he ran for president. All atrocities still pending fruition as a result of this decision will be almost entirely on the hands of Obama.
Wait wait wait... if you run for President, that means you're endorsing the actions of your predecessor?

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