Robert C. Byrd: “I'm sure that the American people are represented by more than one Senator.”

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

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.

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