Howard Berman: “The current system of export controls now harms our national and homeland security, as well as our ability to compete…”

We were appalled at Gurry's lack of accountability and transparency and his lack of judgment at attempts at keeping these illegal transfers secret.

I must admit, however, that I hope this hearing will help convince the Chairman and other Members on his side of the aisle to accept and support the agreement that has been reached between the diverse coalition of grower interests and the…

But those visas would only allow workers to remain here for a period of 18 months even if they have been here for decades and have spouses and children in the United States.

We must do our best to minimize the risks faced by these brave public servants and provide adequate funding to do so, but we must also recognize that such risks can never be completely eliminated.