"But I fear this new policy is much too restrictive. Would you commit to thinking through the concerns that we are raising today with your colleagues, and to consider making changes to the policy to address these concerns?"
"It is lacking now in the legislation."
"So you would think that it would be appropriate for Congress to address this gap in authority?"
"The Nation's critical infrastructure and defense installations simply cannot function without electricity."
"Yet, it is clear that the electric grid is not adequately protected from physical or cyber attacks."
"I believe to an extent under the 215 because there are physical standards for data centers and some that are part of the cyber standards."
"I think you are right to make that a priority."
"I yield the balance of my time, and maybe even some extra, to Ms. Eshoo."
"Hon. Henry A. Waxman, a Representative in Congress from the State of California, opening statement."
"Congress came together to enact the Public Safety Inspector Act last year, delivering on one of the last remaining recommendations from the 9/11 Commission."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."