Thad Cochran: “I fully support any increase in funding directed toward the Counterdrug program and TCs.”

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.

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

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.