Robert C. Byrd: “Well, Mr. Secretary, this is not the first war we have fought.”

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

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

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

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