"If a ball is rolling down the hill, the only way to stop it is to apply equal and opposite force."
"It is no secret that Federal networks are an attractive target to our adversaries and cyber criminals alike."
"it is taking far too long to fill senior positions like chief information officers"
"when it comes to Federal network security I see at least two systematic problems but they stem directly from the White House"
"We have authorized and funded programs to defend our Federal networks, and this subcommittee has performed rigorous oversight over many of them this Congress."
"I hope the majority will make CFATS a priority when we return from the August recess so we can avoid a temporary extension."
"the Federal Government's always lagging behind the times and we are about 10 years back from where we should be in terms of our cybersecurity."
"the tendency to undercut or diminish the role of authority figures, eliminating the cybersecurity coordinator is a good example"
"All of those are to do harm, but you also see people that are coming across in search of better opportunity or safety for their families."
"I believe the President directed both DOD and DHS, as to work together in conjunction with the State Governors, he has to deploy the Guard down at the border."
"It is that narcotics production and the money associated with it that is making some of these homelands so violent with cartels."