Jan 23, 2007
We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.
Robert C. Byrd
The Public Record
Robert C. Byrd was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010. He was known for his long tenure in the Senate, where he held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader. Byrd was a strong advocate for the interests of his state, focusing on issues such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. His legislative efforts included promoting efficiency in defense acquisitions and improving health benefits for servicemembers through programs like TRICARE. Byrd's influence extended beyond West Virginia, as he played a significant role in shaping national policy during his time in office.
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January 23, 2007
My top priority will be to learn what challenges the DOD IG office needs to address and to ensure the adequacy of resources required to accomplish its mission.
— Robert C. Byrd
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Jan 23, 2007
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
Jan 23, 2007
Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.
Jan 23, 2007
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
Jan 23, 2007
The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
Feb 16, 2005
No, we're not talking about a lot of things; we're talking about this particular request for modularity.
Feb 16, 2005
Why has it taken nearly 2 years of fighting in Iraq before the Pentagon asked for armor for all of these supply vehicles?
Feb 16, 2005
Well, I have to tell you, Mr. Secretary, this seems to me to be an abuse, a serious abuse, of supplemental appropriations requests.
Feb 16, 2005
the Congress has passed two use-of-force resolutions, one almost immediately after the September 11 attacks
Feb 16, 2005
I cannot understand why the administration chose to begin a major war knowing that our troops did not have enough body and vehicle armor.
Feb 16, 2005
I believe it was September 14, 2001, resolution might be used by the administration as a premise to attack Syria and/or Iran.