Robert C. Byrd: “Fundamental change has occurred. We cannot hold back the tide. We must have the leadership and the vision to plan now.”

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

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?

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

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