Thad Cochran: “Yes, I am very supportive of precision agriculture and Senator McConnell's legislation.”

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Chairman, let me join you in congratulating our panel here and the participation you're bringing to this challenge.

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.

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…