Robert C. Byrd: “Mr. President, we must not allow any veteran to become a second-class citizen.”

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

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

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

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