I think the even deeper shock though, is the concern that a Chinese company is involved in building a section of the railway nearby.

I had a very frustrating conversation with the President of Uruguay who really wants to work with us, yet our rules make it impossible for him to do so.

I think many Tennessee banks are concerned that they would not be deemed----

My concern, however, is when the agency diverts these resources and spends these dollars on initiatives not even within the authority of the SEC.

I encourage, and look forward to working with you to do everything we can in that regard.

Anything that increases the cost of producing energy right now... is putting our Nation at a point of weaker, weaker economic security, weaker national security.

If I could come back again where I started here, in terms of the tendency to exceed the mandate of the SEC.

I think the specter of this being presented is a false choice. And the specter that you present does not have to be that.

I have significant concerns with the negative impact this will have on Treasury liquidity.

Can you also confirm your fiscal 2024 budget request ensures that you have everything you need to address the crisis?

I appreciate you holding this important hearing today.

I look forward to working together with you and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to move forward a budget that will strengthen our national security and advance our energy independence.

I think we will look forward to working with you on taking a more strategic view, as opposed to sort of a dogmatic income approach.

I have significant concerns with the negative impact this will have on Treasury liquidity.

It is putting our Nation at a point of weaker, weaker economic security, weaker national security.

There is much more work to be done to continue to modernize our infrastructure and meet passengers' expectations.

I remain concerned that we will continue to see airline seats shrink to all passengers' detriment.

The budget is far short of what you have been authorized.