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?
Byrd inquires about the costs of military operations in Afghanistan.
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In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.