the first and foremost responsibility of the Federal Government is provide for the common defense.
There is not a single aspect of daily life that hasn't been transformed or made easier through the use of technology.
As the author of that bill in 1993, it was--let's face it--our focus was simply on making it easier for people who had hearing problems, dea...
But thank you for holding the hearing, and I will get a complete report on all of the suggestions that we get.
Technology has been even more transformative.
Commerce is the life-blood of the Nation, and after September 11 we in Congress rightly recognized the importance of securing our Nation's p...
A disruption or attack at one of our Nation's largest ports could be catastrophic, and we need to make sure we 'push the borders out' by con...
I am also concerned that DHS has not made any efforts towards improving container screening.
A successful terrorist attack on one of our ports... would have a devastating economic impact.
I was disappointed that the administration's National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security did not address container scanning.
Port security is a top homeland security priority for me.
I appreciate you, sir, coming.
it is our job, as Congress, to ask you how much does it cost for you to implement mandates that we are passing.
Increased development of gas supplies in Azerbaijan can play an important role in helping to diversify European gas supplies.
These are very important nominations for our country and for our future.
It is important for each of you to provide strong stewardship of American taxpayer dollars.
It is important that the United States continue to be a strong leader across the globe.
Thank you, Madam Chairman. No further questions.
