Barbara Mikulski: “To the Senator from Oklahoma, I apologize. I am sorry for the delay. We will move forward to further debate on the…”

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.

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

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…