I apologize to you for being in the crosshairs of an obviously politicized effort to attack the Biden Administration.

To my Republican friends concerned about debt and deficits, please join me in finding ways to reduce planet warming planet pollution at home and abroad.

I commend you for what you've done there.

The historic Abraham Accords are one of the most consequential diplomatic achievements of my lifetime and a success of the Donald Trump Administration.

What I am wondering is if you have recommendations on the kinds of things that we might be suggesting to our State Department.

I hope that in this hearing we can continue this bipartisan work, and look for concrete steps we can take together to address this deep challenge.

Can you expand on your recommendation for the creation of an Economic Threat Intelligence entity, to combat corporate espionage and the theft of IP?

I am optimistic about the opportunity that lies ahead to build on these historic achievements.

Prudence should be our watch word it seems.

We've got to do this now.

I want to particularly thank Commissioner Serna, as a government official, for coming here to tell the story of her county and her experience in New Mexico.

I want to thank Senator Padilla and Senator Lujan for recommending witnesses to us.

Make no mistake, China is the competitor with the greatest combination of intent and capacity to threaten U.S. global leadership.

Our struggle is not with the Chinese people, but rather with the Chinese Communist Party that is increasingly hostile to democracy and human rights.

Prudence should be our watch word it seems.

But it is certainly something that you have people examine for possible ramifications.

Increasing student loan debt can impact consumers' housing options over both the short and long term.

Prudence should be our watch word it seems.