Yes, and the appropriations for the military can be for no longer than two years. On the other hand since we obviously do not live in a peaceful world there must be a reasonable appropriation for the military--if the House is doing its job properly.

Nothing of the sort may be said of much of the other 75% of the federal budget.
President Reagan summed it up nicely, "Some people go through their entire lives wondering if they made a difference, Marines don't have that problem!!!"