Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Let me congratulate Mr. Lance, Mr. Welch, Mr. Latta, and Congresswoman Clarke for their work on this important legislation. The Internet of things is an area of great innovation that deserves attention from Congress. And fortunately, in our subcommittee, we have done just that. Today, people track their physical activity with wearable devices. We have thermostats in our home that you can control from your phone from anywhere in the world. And that is, of course, only scratching the surface of consumer products that are right now available. We have been examining some of the issues related to the Internet of things in the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee. One thing is clear to me: technology is moving at a rapid pace, and our laws need to keep pace. I support developing a Federal strategy for how we approach this exciting area of technology. I would like to underscore a few key principles that must be a part of this approach: one, data security must be protected; two, Americans should understand and consent to the information that consumer devices are collecting; three, these products should be developed with safety in mind. Agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Product Safety Commission already work to promote data security, consumer privacy, and safety. But Congress needs to make sure we provide these agencies the resources and authorities necessary to address today's issues.…”