Robert C. Byrd: “I was in Kabul 48 years ago.”

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

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.

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.