the PRC messages its investments as peaceful, but in fact, many serve as points of future multi-domain access for the PLA and strategic naval choke points.

The biggest eye opener for me has been the extent to which China and Russia are aggressively expanding their influence in our neighborhood.

Today more than ever, America's fate is inextricably linked to events beyond our shores.

We must ask whether, however, it is appropriate to invest in the potential of technologies when simple cost-effective solutions might suffice as well.

In times like these, there is no aisle. We are all serving the public.

What do you view as the continuing vulnerabilities within our Nation's ports?

I am particularly encouraged with Mr. Gabriel, with his background of being a first responder.

I expressed my concern that the Office of Health Affairs was suffering from an identity crisis.

I would just ask that in the future, if we are going to have a U.S. Congressional hearing, which in my mind is a big thing, I believe that, at least some of the panelists should be people who have the authority, who receive the regular…

I am deeply troubled, living in a port community where we bring 40 to 45 percent of the entire nation's cargo goes through my district.

I am very disappointed in the president's budget that does not provide funding for the continuing authority projects.