Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And, again, I want to thank you, and the Ranking Member, and your predecessor, Mr. Simpson, for really working hard to try and bring this program to an appropriate and successful conclusion.
Cole expresses gratitude for efforts to conclude the program successfully.
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