Robert C. Byrd: “I have to say that I don't think we're doing the right thing tonight.”

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

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

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

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