Robert C. Byrd: “I cannot see how under the doctrine of preemptive strike that any President can make this decision by himself.”

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.

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.

The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.