Thad Cochran: “The President's fiscal year 2013 budget request shows a decrease in funding for nearly every important Civil Works…”

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.

I wish to honor former Senator Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico, who passed away September 13 in Albuquerque. It was a privilege to call Pete a friend and to work with him as a Senate colleague and member of the Appropriations Committee…

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