Thad Cochran: “The delays that are being observed in establishing a new government affect the drawdown of U.S. forces?”

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.

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.

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