Thad Cochran: “I urge you to consider how this lack of energy security affects consumers all over the United States.”

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.

Ensuring that the Corps has adequate funding to meet its responsibilities is a high priority of mine.

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.

This subcommittee will reconvene on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.