Robert C. Byrd: “We have a responsibility, first of all, to take care of the American people and problems here at home.”

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.

I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.

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.