Thad Cochran: “We recognize the seriousness of purpose that this office requires of General O'Reilly and we appreciate the experience…”

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

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.

And I plan to use my best efforts to identify the areas that we can make improvements in, and take a hard look, but at the same time realize we need to get a bill.

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.