Laura Richardson: “The 37th Congressional District of California, which I am privileged to represent, has a vital interest in ensuring our…”

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

So as a minority, I would advocate to people, in particular minorities, that they should have their attorney present when being investigated.

Coming as we do from all regions of the country and both sides of the aisle, the testimony you hear today is a fair reflection of the collective hopes and dreams of the American people.

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.