Barbara Mikulski: “I think their service ought to count, and I think it ought to count in every State in the United States of America.”

When constituents come to you, make sure you do not promise results but promise best efforts, that you'll give it your best.

We especially thank Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice-Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski for their unwavering support for the NIH.

First of all, thank you, to the Senator. I, in no way, want to impede this conversation. I didn't realize that you had asked for 45 minutes, and I really found these comments by the supporters of the bill really quite instructive, and I…

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.