Robert Aderholt actually said...

The intent of this hearing is to examine the Food and Drug Administration's fiscal year 2018 budget request.

We have established four primary goals for this Subcommittee as we progress through the 2018 appropriations process.

This is a modest increase, and I understand the reasoning you put forth in your testimony.

Well, let me just say that, if you do need some specific legal authority to do this, please let us know.