Thad Cochran: “We are also grateful for the additional $25 million in funding provided by Congress last year.”

I ask unanimous consent to proceed, but before I begin, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from California, Mrs. Boxer, be recognized following my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I urge the Senate to approve the Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018. This legislation is more than a continuing resolution to sustain government operations at current levels through March 23. It incorporates a 2-year…

the Senate Committee on Appropriations has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Vice Chairman Leahy, I ask unanimous…

I look forward to working with the members of this subcommittee and others in the Legislative and Executive branches to ensure that the United States maintains its historic lead in the development and application of powerful technologies.