Robert C. Byrd: “Why is the cost per troop in Afghanistan so much higher?”

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

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.

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?

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