Robert C. Byrd: “I think if that matter were to be put before the American people, they'd vote it down overwhelmingly.”

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

Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.

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

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.