Cedric Richmond

Well, but you also mentioned in your testimony about the learning curve.

Thank you, and I yield back.

We're talking about racially insensitive comments, racist comments coming from the president of the United States as opposed to how do we keep government running past the 19.

Unfortunately, every time he says something like this, it does play well with his base, or at least a segment of his base who his America first and America only.

The president's comments are further proof that his 'Make America Great Again' agenda is make America white again agenda.

I am concerned about the new and reemerging slave trade in Libya.

I was afraid that we would go back to a time where discrimination was rampant.

For a lot of people who objectively look from the back, like I do and many people where I live, the question is whether we're going towards inclusion and diversity or whether we're going back.

I applaud the President for his approach to the opioid epidemic which everyone in this room is concerned about.

I believe the Federal Government and our cybersecurity leaders can create more alliances with community groups, universities, and career and technical schools to better develop our talent pipeline.

I would assume it is the private sector.

I cannot fathom what kind of message is being sent to DACA recipients working to earn tech degrees in fields like cybersecurity, nor can I understand the logic behind needlessly sending this home-grown talent abroad.

We cannot pretend to be serious about right-sizing the cyber work force while at the same time entertaining the administration's request for massive cuts to programs like the National Science Foundation's Scholarship for Service.

The cyber capabilities of our work force help support economic strength and sustain our technological advantage.

Defending our networks from cyber attacks requires strong leadership, sustained funding from Congress, and action.

We cannot rely on 4-year academic institutions and traditional educational frameworks to produce a stream of professionals commensurate with the number of connected devices we now use.

Do we have a Department-wide strategy with how we deal with cybersecurity and our needs and challenges that we are going to continue to face in the near future?

At some point, the Majority is going to have to stand up to the gun lobby and enact responsible gun control legislation.

I urge the President to take a break from Twitter, roll up his sleeves and get to work.

I cannot sit silently as the President insults the hurricane survivors of Puerto Rico and the San Juan mayor who is trying to help them.

At some point, we are gonna have to come together and enact sensible gun legislation.

I am pleased that we are kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month by talking to the Department of Homeland Security about its cybersecurity mission and how Congress can help ensure DHS is well-positioned to protect critical infrastructure…

Are we perpetuating our own barrier by our traditional means of how we think about the workplace as opposed to what technology offers?

I think cybersecurity needs to really start to broaden its awareness of the opportunities in it and get people to invest in the mission very early on.

Let's be clear--this is nothing short of a threat to National security.