Roland Burris actually said...

Diversity in thought, in perspective, and in experience is and will remain critical for success in conflict prevention and on the battlefiel...

If the supplemental is being replaced by the OCO request, then why is there such a large disparity?

Every time a veteran commits suicide in our country, the VA has failed in its responsibilities.

Suicide rates continue to climb, and suicide now claims more lives from our Armed Forces than war efforts in the Middle East.