Thad Cochran: “I do not think you need to be a Republican or a Democrat to understand that does not meet the test of robust.”

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

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.

This subcommittee will reconvene on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.