Robert C. Byrd: “Well, I have to tell you, Mr. Secretary, this seems to me to be an abuse, a serious abuse, of supplemental…”

the Congress has passed two use-of-force resolutions, one almost immediately after the September 11 attacks

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

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

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