Barbara Mikulski: “Why invent the cure for cancer? Why invent something new that will be Internet-driven, when you can just steal it?”

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.

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

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.