Jim Cooper: “So the bulk of the reduction in that appropriations account reflects the administration's proposal that we terminate the…”

We have been given the largest missile defense budget by President Biden and his administration.

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.

Should not suffer because railroads think they own the world.

This hearing will come to order. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished panel of witnesses.