Robert C. Byrd: “I don't think this is an unimportant question or an impossible one...”

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.

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

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