Robert C. Byrd: “Why has it taken nearly 2 years of fighting in Iraq before the Pentagon asked for armor for all of these supply…”

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.

In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.