I believe that this committee and the Congress has the responsibility to work together to ensure that every corner of America benefits from the infrastructure of tomorrow.

These types of advancements improve quality of life, save money, and help policymakers make better decisions.

While the lack of needed immigration policy reform is the greatest overarching current threat to America's specialty crop sector, the programs I just mentioned are also critical to addressing other important needs for fruit and vegetable…

Thank you, Mr. Lujan. Two questions for the panel: what should the Federal Government do to assist in development to smart communities?

We must act to prevent the development of a new digital divide by helping communities of all sizes adopt smart infrastructure and solutions.

In a State like my home of New Mexico it really is about building smart communities.

It is a pleasure to sit next to you today for the hearing in the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee on Smart Communities.

That is to dissuade Russia from thinking that this is a time when they want to test NATO or the Americans.

I believe is particularly shortsighted with regard to foreign assistance.

The bridging solution provides significant capabilities to SOF, however it does not meet all of our requirements and it is expensive.

It has become really evident to me as a member of both the Intel Committee and this committee--it has become crystal clear that Russia has really mastered this domain of digital disinformation.

These capabilities are proving to be just as politically disruptive both in our elections and day-to-day business.

When will all elements of the DCGS-SOF program reach fully operating capability (FOC)?

The current DCGS-SOF strategy is Government As Integrator (GAI) to integrate best of breed commercial and existing government technologies through an open architecture.

I would just urge you to look really closely at test ranges generally.

the recent rise in nuclear threats from countries like North Korea and Iran and non-state actors such as ISIS... puts our service men and woman at increased risk

The priority has to be the service life extension before we get to new weapons.

I think when they look at them, they get an assessment of the readiness of our force and the ability to provide a deterrent.