Thad Cochran: “I understand that the aerial program plays a large role in wolf recovery efforts in the Rocky Mountain West.”

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

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

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.