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.
Robert C. Byrd
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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
We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.
— Robert C. Byrd
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Jan 23, 2007
The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
Jan 23, 2007
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
Jan 23, 2007
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
Jan 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.
Feb 16, 2005
In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
Feb 16, 2005
Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
Feb 16, 2005
The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
Feb 16, 2005
I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.
Feb 16, 2005
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
Feb 16, 2005
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.