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Cyber has moved to the top of the list as a threat to America.

We have to find a way to do those things better, more efficiently and in a cost-effective way.

I think that surveillance is a very important way of staying one step ahead of the trends that may emerge.

Clearly it is a top priority, and we ought to make sure that it is adequately funded.

We need a force big enough and strong enough to make sure that China doesn't feel comfortable taking risks.

We are not buying enough aircraft to face down and deter a potential peer adversary in the Pacific.

And virtually every state I am aware of that has a robust charter school program, far more charter schools are closed than any public schools.

The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence promises all of us a God-given right to pursue happiness.

No kid in America ought to have to go to a school where they won't have a chance to succeed.

Every kid in America should have a chance to go to a great school.

I think in the future, funding ought to be about individual students and follow them to schools that work in the public sector.

We could use your help in getting the United States Senate to bring their version of the bill to the U.S. Senate floor.

I just want to make sure that you all are committed to continuing the commitment to that, the emphasis to that and the desire to never forget what a critical part that is in this Committee or of the CFTC.

I guess I would say that speculation obviously can affect prices.

I have argued that they should be a tool in the CFTC's toolbox that helps fulfill its mission to promote transparent open markets and to protect the public from fraud and manipulation.

If I am confirmed, I will make it a priority that we do that.

I want to thank all of you for putting yourself forward for public service.

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