Robert C. Byrd: “Temporary tax cuts are being advocated by the President.”

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

Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.

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

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