Great. I thank you the Chairman for holding this important hearing and also keeping it.

By setting new security standards for the Federal Government, we will drive security improvements throughout the marketplace that mean better security for everyone.

I agree with the Chairman that a CR also is a nightmare, that you all need long-term certainty in planning.

The bad news is we cannot wait for another crisis to spring into action.

We all should think about the space that must be created, once the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is addressed, to create a two-state solution.

At a time when there are conflicts in multiple parts of the world, I cannot comprehend how anyone could think it is a good idea to reduce our support for cyber defense.

Unfortunately, last month, half of the House Republican Conference, including Chairman Green and the new Speaker, voted to cut CISA's budget by 25 percent.

President Biden's Executive Order 14028 finally set the Federal Government on the path toward adopting modern cybersecurity best practices.

I want to absolutely, in the harshest way, condemn the terrorism committed by Hamas. Period.

Nearly 3 years ago, Congress authorized the Office of the National Cyber Director to develop and implement a National Cyber Strategy.

As Israel defends itself, which it has an absolute right to do, they also have a responsibility to protect and look out for innocent life.