"Mr. Chairman, the price for continuing this war is too high, not only in budgetary terms, but in American lives, Iraqi civilian casualties blamed on America and in the steady increase in the terrorist ranks that this war is provoking around the globe"

This quote by John Conyers is an effective declaration about the expense of war. He is emphasizing the high cost of continuing the war in Iraq, both economically and in terms of human lives. He is likewise highlighting the negative consequences of the war, such as the Iraqi civilian casualties blamed on America and the boost in terrorist activity around the globe. Conyers is making the point that the cost of war is too high and that it is not worth the consequences. He is advising the Chairman to consider the expense of war and to decide that is in the best interest of the people.