Thad Cochran actually said...

Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for scheduling this hearing and inviting witnesses to appear and discuss the budget request for the next f...

That is very welcome news and good to hear, and also, a reason to compliment the leadership of our United States Army.

I think the presence of this panel illustrates how complicated and challenging the writing of a farm bill is going to be for this Committee.

I hope you can help us figure out a way to move forward with allocation of previously appropriated funds.