I want to reiterate the importance of treating various scientific views on climate science with deference.

As I understand, what you are saying, these actions will be harmful to the economy, they will raise our energy prices, they will hurt our economy in a way that hits particularly hard at the people at the bottom of the economic spectrum.

I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the Congress to reign in the Administration's intrusive power grabs to push a radical climate agenda that will not help but will cost jobs.

I just think it is important to explain what we are talking about when we say greenhouse gases.

I have been a strong advocate for a national missile defense system, and I am encouraged by the progress since legislation was first introduced in 1998.

Every time I see the acronym THAAD, it makes me wonder: What am I doing in this question here?

Thank you. You've indicated that you have under review some sites for a third land-based missile defense system.

Statement for the Record submitted by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson

It is critical that every dollar be accounted for and used to address known and emerging security vulnerabilities.

It is essential to both our economy and security posture for TSA to effectively partner with small businesses.

While the agency needs the flexibility to respond to emerging threats, such flexibility should not come at the expense of a long-term vision.

I question whether we are doing all that is technically feasible, today, to address complex threats and large raid sizes.

I assure you they do not in Connecticut.

An effective missile defense is needed today more than ever.

With billions of taxpayers' dollars being spent by TSA every year, it is critical that every dollar be accounted for.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank the witnesses for appearing here today.

At some point we are going to have to get our arms around it and just make it work and make it happen.

I do not think you need to be a Republican or a Democrat to understand that does not meet the test of robust.