Mark Warner: “Last year the Congress in the military authorization bill took the first step on this program, and put money in the…”

“Last year the Congress in the military authorization bill took the first step on this program, and put money in the bill. The research has already commenced. I think the point of reference, to be accurate, I would say to my good friend--you are not taking the first step. In other words, this program is ongoing. In this bill are simply the funds to continue what the Congress authorized last year after debate and vote.”