Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I thank the chairman very much. If I may, through the Chair, I want the chairman to know how much I appreciate this tack he has taken to be flexible and willing throughout this process, which extends into this managers' package. So I believe-- I truly believe--what we have come up with in this managers' package and what Members have contributed to it makes it a better cyber bill. I know the chairman feels the same way. We can just march on shoulder to shoulder and hopefully get this done. I will finish up the few other items I have to discuss because I want people who have concerns to listen to what is being said because these changes have a major impact on the bill. Next, No. 17 establishes a process by which data on cyber security risks or incidents involving emergency response information systems can be reported. The managers' amendment adds Heitkamp amendment No. 2555, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a process by which a statewide interoperability coordinator may report data on any cyber security risk or incident involving emergency response information systems or networks. This is a process for reporting, and certainly we need to know more. Next, No. 18 requires a report on the preparedness of the health care industry to respond to cyber security threats, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a health care industry cyber security task force. The managers' amendment adds Alexander-Murray amendment No.…”