Absolutely I commit that we will continue this dialogue. It is very important that the gentlewoman and I and the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Stokes], and the authorizers work together, for this ought to have a different priority in terms of funding that eventually works its way through appropriations bills and it has in the past. I very much appreciate the gentlewoman's bringing this to our attention.
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