Robert C. Byrd: “There should be detailed justification for the request.”

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

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?

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

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.