Thad Cochran: “A level of investment that supports readiness is our number one priority.”

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

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

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

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.