Robert C. Byrd: “We must avoid the stigma that has so often darkened the records of many countries throughout history-that the soldier we…”

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

Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.

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.