Thad Cochran: “The Vice Chairman of the subcommittee, Senator Cochran, provided the leadership to accelerate the production of Light…”

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

We appreciate very much your leadership in the research effort and we commend you and those who work with you for helping make sure we have what we need in order to make our nation safe and secure.

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.