Thad Cochran: “It is so important to our continued growth and prosperity.”

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

I am concerned that the 22 percent funding cut proposed for NIH could negatively affect longstanding research endeavors.

I understand that the Army's unfunded requirements list includes a $3.1 billion increase in end strength beyond the fiscal year 2017 NDAA mandate.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.