1.   At a stroke we were on firm discipline and short rations.

2.   We were on short rations .

3.   As for helping to balance the federal budget, the only way this can happen is to put the beast on short rations.

4.   Meanwhile, of course, the military has suffered no short rations and you may be assured the Iraqi elite is living very nicely, thank you.

5.   Nice meal, considering Delta on short rations.