Robert C. Byrd: “We have seen in the past the paralysis that can develop when the President and Congress are at odds with each other.”

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.

Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?

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