I urge the continued and expanded risk-mitigating measures like the Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act that you are proposing, Senator, as well as the ICOOS Reauthorization Act.

What we have to do is connect it, so when someone is sitting in a small town in Kansas and they think about the oceans...

I am concerned about some of these cuts and what they may impact, marine science in the future.

They can be cool.

It is very interesting.

it is an investment. It is not an expenditure, it is an investment.

This committee is focused on trying to elevate the issues of our oceans at a much different level than has been done in the past.

I think the cyber threat is probably the most insidious, dangerous threat overall for this country.

The Department of Defense faces the significant challenge of conducting long-term planning and budgeting at a time of considerable uncertainty.

I think, first, we stay focused on our policy and that is preventing the Iranians from acquiring any capability to weaponize.

Allow me to express my appreciation to this subcommittee for its continued support of our men and women in uniform and our civilian workforce.

As you all know, their well-being depends on the decisions we make here in Washington.

They will and they are doing it now.

the only thing that is going to fix this problem is a change in the sequestration

I do not think we can minimize this threat, Senator, and I think it is going to be with us.

Their dedication and professionalism are the foundation of our military strength.

We have the best and strongest military in the world. I am so proud to play a small role here in this subcommittee to make sure they have what is necessary to be successful in keeping America safe.

It could change everything.