Thad Cochran actually said...

We look forward to working closely with you to identify our budget needs and to try to respond to them in a thoughtful and expeditious manne...

I would like to join my colleague from Tennessee and express my concerns that we are walking into an area where there is some uncertainty.

Madam Secretary, I was looking at the funding amounts that this subcommittee has already recommended and have been approved by Congress.

We appreciate your calling this hearing, to give us an opportunity to further explore options for the Congress.