Robert C. Byrd: “The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.”

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.

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

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?

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