Thad Cochran: “Well, gentlemen, I cannot thank you enough for taking your time, particularly in the middle of a busy growing season to…”

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…

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

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.