We also need to reauthorize the Perkins Act and Higher Education to ensure that today's students will be prepared for the future jobs.

Which is much better than traditional high school.

Are we making sure that we do not get high school students in a vocational and educational rut so that in 12th grade they cannot change their mind and go to a traditional 4-year college?

The reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this committee with an opportunity to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

Education past the high school level would be essential for any decent job in the future.

The opportunity to thrive in a CTE program increases a student's earning potential, improves the ability of a student to attain economic security in the future, and decreases his or her chances of being involved in criminal activities.

We need to make sure that all students get that opportunity, including the DREAMers.

The issue of code reform is a worthy exercise for the Judiciary Committee and this Task Force.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2014.

The problem has become so serious that the term, 'over-criminalization' has been coined to describe how Congress has criminalized behavior.

It is neither thoughtful nor is it organized in a way that gives citizens fair notice of which behavior is lawful.

The inference in your question is invalid and not worthy of a response. Governor Scott makes all decisions based on what is best for the people of Florida, what will create jobs, careers and opportunities for its citizens.

the question(s) you have asked in this hearing are of great importance to our veterans and their families everywhere.

His request stated that oyster populations on Apalachicola Bay's primary oyster-producing reefs were in poor condition.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013.

The mens rea requirement has long served an important role in protecting those who did not intend to commit wrongful or criminal acts from prosecution and conviction.

the Youth PROMISE Act, authored by my colleague Rep. Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, is an excellent step in that direction.

The Honorable Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a Representative in Congress from the State of Virginia, and Ranking Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013.

Governor Rick Scott represents Florida on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.

OCS drilling is, in fact, quite controversial in our States because of its potential adverse impacts both on the environment and on our coastal communities and the tourism economy on which they depend.

I am pleased that we are examining these important topics and look forward to working with my colleagues on the Committee to update our laws to conform our expectation of privacy to emerging technology.

I want any funds from these groups to be immediately given to charity. I have zero tolerance for this kind of criminal activity, period.

We have to be careful that any changes we make will actually improve the law, and not just ratchet up penalties in an exercise of sound bite politics.

I welcome today's hearing to examine the cyber threats we face and to discuss how we can better protect ourselves against them.

It is critical that we work together on this effort with the Members of Congress, Administration, with the business community, and with private advocates.