Thad Cochran: “Thank you. You've indicated that you have under review some sites for a third land-based missile defense system.”

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 am concerned that the 22 percent funding cut proposed for NIH could negatively affect longstanding research endeavors.

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.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.