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.
Jun 2, 2004
I commend you, Mr. Chairman, for the steps you've taken to impose accountability on the Defense Department and to provide the means for Congress to exercise some oversight of how this money is spent.
Mar 1, 2004
Members of Congress, this is the way we see it today; and on this basis, we would estimate thus and so.
Mar 1, 2004
This is a gimmick that this administration is using, I must say, and the American people are being kept in the dark.
Mar 1, 2004
What assurances do we have that these funds will be limited to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan only, and not be diverted into some kind of dual-use activities that could be used to prepare for another war?
Mar 1, 2004
Is that increased effort requiring any corresponding increase in the average monthly cost of operations in Afghanistan?
Mar 1, 2004
The administration has the advantage, the political advantage, of saying, well, this is our budget for this year.
Mar 1, 2004
The American people are entitled to have that light because they are footing the bill.
Mar 1, 2004
The American people, and we are here to represent them, are entitled to know what the costs of this war are and what the estimate of the future costs are going to be.