Thad Cochran

The explanation that Senator Harkin has offered with regard to this provision of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 is absolutely correct and is consistent with the committee's intent. In including the amendment to…

This bill recognizes that there are certain situations when it may be nearly impossible for a school district to get in touch with the families of children who are eligible for this program. In situations such as those the Senator…

I hope to clarify the operation of certain provisions in the bill. As the chairman knows, the section of the bill titled, ``Household Applications,'' provides school districts with an incentive to reduce the nonresponse rate during the…

Well, I just want to make sure that the record is clear that the request is being submitted for additional funding that can be used to enhance force protection of our troops who are in the field.

I was pleased to work with the administration and my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee to secure funding for the program. It is my intention that any unobligated balances of funds appropriated for project BioShield remain…

I commend David Garman, the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, for the work his department does with biomass research.

I would like to thank the witnesses, and the men and women they represent, for their service and their leadership.

I'm fresh back from a trip to my State, where I had the pleasure of cutting a ribbon at Columbus Air Force Base for a new facility.

There is a request in the budget for funds for 97 Lightweight 155 Howitzers.

I understand that a delay in the construction of this ship is likely to lead to an increase in the cost of the ship.

As the chairman knows, I have had a longstanding interest in NASA's research partnerships with universities and industry, particularly in the area of developing commercial applications in remote sensing. I am pleased that the committee…

Would the Senator agree that relocating this Institute, given its unique organization and the dispersion of its staff, would not yield significant savings or efficiency?

This is a smoke-and-mirrors amendment, Mr. President, purely and simply. You cannot have it both ways. As I remember, one of my good friends on the other side, after looking at a proposal that we had before us one time, said: This is like…

It is my understanding from the TSA that the $309 million for LOI's in our bill is sufficient to meet the expected demands of airports that are ready to begin formal design and construction.

I am very familiar with the institution my friend from Virginia speaks of, VMI, and I assure my colleague that I will work with him to ensure that the necessary resources are provided to it.

Yes, I am aware of the MATRIX program and the promise it has shown in providing State and local first responders with the information they need in their fight against terrorism.

Although the Department of Homeland Security is newly constituted and its budget submission is not completely detailed, I have confirmed with the Administration that the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center, or NISAC…

The Committee supports the creation of a national, all hazards warning network, and will work in conference to achieve this goal.

I would not. I am not going to tell an agency of this Homeland Security Department how to do research or where to put the priorities for research. Some of the information about detection of these devices I am sure is classified. I am not…

It is not enthusiastic at all. I said I disagree with the amendment, and I think it is unnecessary. But I am willing to go ahead and adopt it and urge the Secret Service to try to comply with it.

On the subject of antimissile devices for commercial aircraft, the Senate should be advised that the statement of managers on the supplemental that was passed earlier this year directed the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the…

This amendment seeks to amend section 402 of the bill. Section 402 creates a new entitlement program, in effect, and it is a capital fund program that would permit the Transportation Security Administration to use up to $500 million--the…

I am impressed with what we have heard this morning, particularly with respect to food safety issues.

Thank you. Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. I do want to submit a few questions for the record.

You are off to a good start and we appreciate that good effort.