Robert C. Byrd: “This would further transfer authority to the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Director of OMB.”

the same situation that obtained prior to the entry of the war with Iraq might, in some respects, lend itself to a repeat in the case of Syria and/or Iran.

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?

the doctrine of preemption says that one man, the President, shall have power to declare war.

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