We can't eat the fish there. In fact, we can't eat the fish in most of the rivers in my State.

I think that is a standard that we can all embrace. I don't care what religion you are; it is there in your religion.

We all agree that we ought to be guided by sound science.

I am tempted to call it a vibrant middle class.

I think it is a very smart strategy.

I understand the need to do more with less as part of our efforts to continue to bring down our Nation's deficit and debt.

I think there is a 30 percent increase in the President's proposed budget for next year for the Department's cybersecurity programs

there is something to be said for appealing to people's sense of patriotism

The proposed passenger fee increase, I believe, is $5.60 to $6.60.

These funds are vital to helping our communities better prepare for major disasters and terrorist attacks.

Aviation security right now, given the world environment, in my judgment, is critical for the Congress to support.

The border is not secure.

It is the greatest transfer of wealth in human history--these cyber attacks.

If we lived down in those countries and were trying to raise our families, we might want to try to get out, too.

To commit this Committee--commit myself--to do everything we can to assist the Secretary.

This Committee has to do more work on.

We spent, over the last decade, a quarter-of-a-trillion dollars to strengthen our border with Mexico.

They lack hope. They lack economic opportunity. There is rampant violence.

We need to also--while it is important, border security is hugely important, we also need to address the underlying root causes.

We need more cyber talent, without a doubt, in DHS and in the Federal Government.

To enhance the economic and national security of America. You cannot separate those two. They go hand in hand.

I do have some concerns about several of the proposals and the impact that they may have on the Department and on our ability to do our collective jobs.

I want to applaud the Administration for deciding to, not just to support force multipliers on the border--that is important.

OK. My time has expired.

First, a couple lighthearted questions.