I want to debunk the myth that the Federal agencies can do more with less.

You can be certain that members of this committee will not allow CFATS to expire.

As Members of Congress, we must have the information necessary to understand the threat and ensure you have budget and resources you need to defend against sophisticated cyber threats.

You can be certain the Members of this committee will not allow CFATS to expire.

I will be interested in knowing if the fiscal year 2021 budget request from CISA is sufficient.

I don't understand how a cut of that magnitude makes communities trying to defend themselves against ransomware attacks... any more secure.

I support eliminating waste and increasing efficiency, but the fact is that with more you can do more.

We cannot afford to continue to defer investments in R&D, and I will work hard to restore funding.

We need to believe in the intelligence that we are getting.

I want to commend the subcommittee for moving quickly to gather information and educate the public about the coronavirus epidemic that originated in China and has now spread to countries around the world, including our own.

We must ensure that science and expertise guide our actions, not fear, wishful thinking, or politics.

There is simply no reason, none, why the United States lags behind nations like South Korea and Singapore in protecting its people.

I am not here to make excuses, I am not here to explain away things.

I was pleased to hear last week's panel of witnesses agree with the President's selection of the Vice President to lead the coronavirus task force.

I think it is important to get a coordinated response out.

Is FEMA the agency that we could task with providing either individual assistance, public assistance, if needed, improve-- somebody out there--if we want to be responsible with this, somebody out there is going to have to provide some…

I think now may be the time for us to raise that issue in a bipartisan manner to get Homeland the jurisdiction that it should have.

I think we, as a country and as a State, are--really need to look at options we can do to make sure people can have paid sick leave.