Robert C. Byrd: “We need absolute clarity and assurances that these funds will not and cannot be used to export war to get into another…”

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

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.

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?

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