[syriacus]

I'm not taking it out of context.

Bush MAY have asked for the exact amount $440 billion.

But your quote doesn't allow us to conclude he did.

Democrats who want to say "Bush asked for $440 billion," will have to come up with another source.

This quote says 2 things only

1. Bush asked them for an increase
2. Bush heard back from them that they would help with $440 billion.

That's ALL this says.

Let's say that
1. I ask you to lend me "some money" and
2. in response you give me $10

No one should that I asked you for $10.

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

Bush MAY have asked for the exact amount $440 billion.

Sigh...