Robert C. Byrd: “I believe it was September 14, 2001, resolution might be used by the administration as a premise to attack Syria and/or…”

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

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

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

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