We will meet this threat head on and will not stand idly by in the face of Chinese aggression.

It's time to establish... a mechanism to pull together and coordinate all U. S. assets and concerns.

We should not neglect the area and simply feel that somebody else is taking care of our problems.

Is this the result of low U.S. engagement in the region? The short answer is YES!

It's time to establish, perhaps in the National Security Council (NSC), a mechanism to pull together and coordinate all U. S. assets and concerns.

Is this a result of low U.S. engagement in the region, increasing efforts and resources by the PRC for its influence operations, or conditions in the FAS?

When I say and when other members of the Task Force refer to 'China' and 'Chinese influence,' we are referring to the Chinese Communist Party.

U.S. focus on this area has been less than optimum for years.

Food security is national security for all of our countries.

We need centralized strategic planning and control at the national level here in Washington.

This rule will frustrate U.S. innovation, drive companies to export their staff, investments, and technologies to our international competitors.

Regulatory certainty is of paramount importance.

Regulatory certainty is of paramount importance.

This rule will frustrate U.S. innovation, drive companies to export their staff, investments, and technologies to our international competitors.

I think it is safe to say that we all recognize the power of technology in our day-to-day lives.

The longer it is, the more difficult it is for a computer to figure it out.

The key is, as hackers have been getting better about hacking into passwords, we have increased the complexity requirements on the passwords.

Thank you, Chair Hageman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today.