Robert C. Byrd: “Does the administration have any plans for attacks against Syria, either because of the assassination in Lebanon or for…”

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

Could I impose on the chairman and the ranking member just briefly? What is the current monthly cost of operations in Afghanistan, and how much of the $25 billion in this budget request is for operations in Afghanistan?

Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.

I believe it was September 14, 2001, resolution might be used by the administration as a premise to attack Syria and/or Iran.