Robert C. Byrd: “Under our Democratic system, to put a question of this magnitude directly to the people is a wise and proper action.”

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

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

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.

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.