Robert C. Byrd: “These 17 veterinary inspectors do not count toward the 50.”

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

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

The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.

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