Robert C. Byrd: “To submit to shameful abuses against our American citizens and our flag is not serving the cause of peace. It is only…”

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?

My top priority will be to learn what challenges the DOD IG office needs to address and to ensure the adequacy of resources required to accomplish its mission.

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

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