Thad Cochran: “Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, and we have been working and I know you have too in coastal restoration.”

Could you tell us more about the telehealth services you offer and some of the successes the University of Mississippi in particular, has experienced through telehealth.

If we go back in sequestration, what affect would it have on the Corps of Engineers, Mr. Speer?

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.

Mr. Chairman, let me join you in congratulating our panel here and the participation you're bringing to this challenge.