Chris Coons: “Thank you, Chairman Vitter. Thank you for convening this hearing.”

Quantum computing has the potential to create new economic opportunities, but it also presents tremendous cybersecurity risks. We need to make sure essential infrastructure like our electrical grid is secured against this coming wave of…

As interest costs put growing pressure on our budget, we need to reduce our deficits and protect the investments that keep our economy strong.

“We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone,” said Senator Coons.

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.