Frank Lautenberg: “We appreciate the leadership of this Committee particularly and how closely you've worked with us to address these…”

The requested 6 percent cut to FinCEN is a concern.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

I want to hear feelings of improvement, of moving forward.