That cries out right now for the Senate to take a lead, hopefully before the end of the year.

I would just ask people who are watching this hearing, who are part of this, who are, you know, within--with the different candidates or on different sides, that we simply put some guardrails in place.

The actions and delays by the Biden administration... have put our nation's energy security and economic prosperity at risk.

I want to make sure you all agree that there is a risk posed by the use of AI to deceive voters and undermine our elections.

Thank you for leading this committee in such a thoughtful, principled, and effective manner at a time where we need more of that in this institution.

I want to thank Senator Fischer and the Members of the Committee for the hearing.

I would just ask people who are watching this hearing, who are part of this, who are, you know, within--with the different candidates or on different sides, that we simply put some guardrails in place.

The idea that somehow we are going to throw up the First Amendment in their defense cannot be the answer.

the Government has a clear, compelling interest in protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

I believe strongly in the First Amendment, and I think that is a critical part of our democracy.

I personally think giving the FEC some clear authority is going to be helpful.

I personally think giving the FEC some clear authority is going to be helpful.

I believe strongly in the power of elections. I also believe in innovation, and we have got to be able to draw that line to allow voters to vote and make good decisions, while at least putting the guardrails in place.

Clearly, the testimony underscored the importance of congressional action, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on this Committee in a bipartisan manner.

We need guardrails to protect our elections.

the First Amendment does not shield fraud.

In fact, the Department of Homeland Security has warned recently that our foreign adversaries may use AI to sharpen their attacks on our democracy.

I rise again in support of my amendment and ask my colleagues to do the same, and I yield back the balance of my time.