I think it is really critical that we take a look at how we are defining these public health emergencies and the threat that is really posed to the population.

And I assume you are sharing with them what you are learning as well.

the impact is much more devastating than we are seeing from either of those potential threats.

My time is up, but can I ask another follow-up on this?

So it seems to me that the more we can do in the way of prevention resiliency, as you call it, the better prepared we are going to be when a natural disaster strikes.

The Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) is a competitive, merit-based program designed to fund innovative technologies.

It is a priority for me to permanently authorize both the SBIR and STTR programs before they expire to avoid repeating those disruptions.

I share your view that transparency is important for the public, especially when we are talking about such critical security issues for the country.

I want to thank Ranking Member Senator Kaine for his continued leadership on defense issues and eagerness to work together in a bipartisan manner on behalf of our men and women in uniform.

the fact that we had a major terrorist attack in Europe and we cannot get, before this Committee, an official from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, or the NCTC, to me, speaks volumes.

But I am concerned, and I want to put this on the record right up front, that that not be used as a quality indicator in anything that you may be doing, because veterans have had a very challenging experience with this.

I just want to make a point, Representative Kaufman came to New Hampshire for a regional field hearing on our heroin epidemic.

I know that we want to keep that as low as possible, but I am concerned, just given that the taxpayers are at the other end of this equation.

My constituents believe they shouldn't settle for slower download/upload speeds as compared to what is available in metropolitan areas.

you have a tough job, but a very, very important job, so we appreciate what you do.

You need to cut salaries. No, just kidding.

We thank Congresswoman Ann Kuster for her leadership on this bill.

If this problem cannot be fixed sooner, will the Navy permit my constituents to stay elsewhere-providing them full reimbursement?