I don't think that anyone can disagree with the idea that oil production from the OCS is critical to our energy security.

I completely agree with Ms. Jackson Lee that the answer and the solution to many of these problems is comprehensive immigration reform.

So between 2002 and 2009, the beginning of the year, there have been no performance measures put together to be able to measure the success or failure of this program?

I come from the State of New Mexico and have a bit of a history in water management.

We do have the commitment that they get the resources they need. They not only keep us safe, but they get home safely to their families after they put their lives on the line on a daily basis.

I share the concerns of many of my colleagues with what is happening down in Mexico with the battles we are having with the drug cartels.

I want to encourage you that we take advantage of this research technology as we work to protect our Nation.