I deeply appreciate the expressions of concern and the hard work. There is probably no committee in Congress that has a more difficult assignment and stretched in more areas that really are a matter of life and death. But I think here even a few million dollars could greatly expand our efforts. I would look forward to working with Members, and I appreciate their concern.
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