Simply put, the sheer size and magnitude of our government is too large, and the SEC's budget is a prime example.

food security is national security for all of our countries

Very good. That is so important, you know, things, little things that are huge things getting countries, the regions at just the world food price, you know, as opposed to not having the competition, you know, it is so important.

Very good. Well, thank you. We appreciate you and your staff's hard work.

I don't mean to interrupt, but I am told that literally drivers will drive around for an hour, hour and a half, you know, trying to find a spot before their hours run out.

The world needs the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BGSI).

In the 2024 budget, the State Department has a lot of money for infrastructure, ports, things like you are describing; do you all work together?

food security is national security for all of our countries

We have had a problem with VA administrators being there for short periods of time or detailed to other places, really having a situation where you have got a leaderless VA, which again, is a real problem.

I will not be able to support the level of spending included in the President's budget.

The world needs the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BGSI).

But would it not be important for there to be an experience factor?

I am concerned that Arkansans will have to subsidize Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank's deposits.

I am concerned that Arkansans will have to subsidize Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank's deposits.

Thank you all for holding this really important hearing.

Right. Very good. Speaking of infrastructure I know that DFC is focusing on working with the private sector to promote infrastructure investment in an effort to offer a good alternative to Chinese predatory lending.

I am really interested in the Department of Transportation's long-term plan to build our truck parking capacity.

Very good. Well, thank you. We appreciate you and your staff's hard work.