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I think it is important to remember that we have got to do this in an intelligent way.

I am concerned about the digital divide that may only get larger as rural hospitals are expected to take a leap into the more rigorous requirements of Stage 2.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ____. None of the funds made available in this…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 15, line 4, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $25,000,000)''. Page 22, line 5, after the dollar amount…

We have got to ensure that China's food security and adequate supply does not come at the expense of ours here in the United States.

I am proud and honored to have the opportunity to introduce all of you to Pat Costello.

Forensic science laboratories should be independent of or autonomous within law enforcement agencies.

We must also avoid unintentionally and undeservedly casting doubt on the good work that the vast majority of practitioners perform.

There we go. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Marino). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to…

That is one of the things that we don't talk about enough is the fact that this research brings us benefits and cost savings in many other industries that we see reflected every day such as lower costs in energy areas, also lower costs in…

Do you agree that the goal of the incentive auction ought to be to maximize net revenues in order to cover the costs of FirstNet, Next Generation 9-1-1, and to reduce the deficit?

I'm firmly committed, as you know from our earlier conversation, to expanding telecommunications opportunities for people in my state.

The Communications Act and its enforcer, the FCC, are analog legacies in a digital world.

Do you think that's an acceptable track record? And what do you do--intend to do to improve upon it?

Regulation designed around 20th century technology and monopoly market structure isn't a perfect tool for dealing with distributed digital networks and multiple service providers.

In the past, yes, absolutely justice has been delayed and we have not seen the answers for our victims that they need that have been victims of sexual assault in our military. I wasn't here to work on the other NDAA bills. I wasn't here to…

Data from our oceans and coasts is important for protecting lives and property at sea and across the country.

Public-private partnership and other innovative funding models are especially relevant in today's budget environment.