I also appreciate my colleague raising this important issue. I agree that the committee understands the importance of this program. The CBECS data is essential not just for Federal programs to reduce energy use like EPA's Energy Star for buildings and DOE's building technologies program, but for private sector efforts like the U.S. Green Building Council's lead rating system as well.
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Unfortunately, I remain deeply skeptical that this agreement will enable the United States to depart Afghanistan in a responsible fashion.
Similarly, Russia continues to expand its global influence, conducting mass misinformation campaigns, inserting itself into the domestic policies of foreign nations.
The 2018 National Defense Strategy emphasizes the threats posed by, quote, great powers and specifically highlights Russia and China as the greatest threats to our interests.
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