Barbara Mikulski: “I believe that there is a real commitment on this subcommittee, and people like Senator Tom Coburn had excellent ideas.”

We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred.

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.

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…

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