Representative McDermott talked about the war with Iraq and related costs, including the cost of the war, the cost of reconstruction of Iraq, and the goals of the war. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. The House was scheduled to take up the supplemental war budget later that day. Representative McDermott voted against the resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq.

Video clips showing Representatives Wynn, Flake, and Thompson giving their views on the costs of the war with Iraq were shown.