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Thank you both for making your appearance before the Committee today and for your willingness to serve in these positions.

I think it would be a step backward to change that threshold to a lower percentage, such as 50 percent, which has been advocated by some.

Closing the digital divide and expanding access to broadband services to rural areas has long been a priority of mine.

There is still a lot of reason to be concerned. The Department's reversal was cloaked in bureaucratic language, leaving room for a future flip-flop by the administration. Too many schools around the country are already considering or…

We must stop what we`re seeing on January 6th, because if we don`t address not only those who were out there, but everyone who participated in planning and carrying out that insurrectionist, treasonous act.

The Constitution that we have fought for, the Constitution that we helped build around, the reality of that, America has never been about a supreme race, it has always been about the many.

What we`ve seen on January 6th was an insurrection. That insurrection was based on white supremacy.

Domestic terrorism in this country has always been based in white supremacy. Unfortunately, the prior administration allowed racism, division, and hatred to germinate in a way in which people felt more emboldened.

Not only are the signs hopeful, not only has this been a great hearing, but to the extent that we can continue those four major concepts of bipartisanship, search for truth, passion, and knowledge, I think the outlook is going to be better…

Congress works best when Members wade into areas that they understand and that they have taken the time to fully comprehend.

There has been a tremendous amount of bipartisanship. There is a legitimate search for policy solutions.

Well, I think this has been remarkable, and I just want to focus on three things quickly.

Food is a national security issue, and it is something that all Americans probably should pay more attention to than they do.

I intend to submit a couple of questions for the record.

Could you describe how these important updates, the MOU, have benefited PHMSA guidance and directives related to pipeline cybersecurity?

GAO has continued to raise concerns regarding challenges faced by Federal agencies in recruiting and maintaining its cybersecurity workforce.

Is TSA currently facing cybersecurity workforce challenges and, if so, what more can you do to improve the recruitment and retention of a cybersecurity workforce?

TPA is critical to opening markets and expanding opportunities for American workers, businesses, farmers, and consumers.