Jim Cooper: “If we won't fund the mission, let's have the courage to admit a smaller mission.”

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

It’s really all about the mess in Washington.

I request the witnesses keep their opening remarks to no more than 5 minutes, and that members respect the same time limit for their questioning.