Barbara Mikulski: “There is a clear Federal responsibility to this system.”

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…

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

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

I just want to comment. On June 4, we are going to hold our hearing on the FBI budget request.