Our adversaries should have a clear understanding that the United States can and will execute effective and timely consequences if they attack our National critical cyber infrastructure.

Deterrence and response, in my opinion, are critical aspects to our mission to address the cyber threats that we are currently experiencing and the threats of tomorrow.

American patriots are so done with career politicians and Democrat Party Socialist insanity.

Inequity in Federal Government's disaster response is real and it has deeply injured my district in Southwest Louisiana.

We are very appreciative of the hard work of the nonprofits and to all the organizations here today that have stepped forward in this hour of need.

The committee must address the fallout, including any National security threats, due to the manner in which the United States withdrew from Afghanistan.

It is shameful, in my opinion, that only now has the Majority decided to hold a hearing on Afghanistan.

In Austin, Texas, the police department was defunded to the tune of $150 million.

I am concerned about continued endeavors to defund the police.

The 2020 Presidential election was, indeed, compromised.

Effective emergency communications are critical to States that are subject to impact by a natural disaster like hurricanes response and recovery.

On January 20, 2025, we are going to fix that.

So, Mr. Parkinson, interestingly, it is my understanding there was a FirstNet public safety blimp operating in my district in Cameron, Louisiana following the hurricanes in 2020.

How dare the sovereign states and free Americans challenge the oppressive, omniscient authority of the all-powerful national Democratic machine?

the attack that took place on January 6 was just sort-of unexpected and--I think it was--I don't know. Maybe--it certainly was unacceptable

I would like your personal commitment, ma'am, that you will receive our letter and be involved.

I beg of you, madam, to let's make sure that our small towns, rural areas, poor communities get adequate attention and compassionate response.

the fact that over a year after the initial incidences that these cities and towns are still waiting on public assistance reimbursements that they qualify for, on some cases, even to have FEMA inspectors come and appraise the damage a year…

This is an example of the bureaucracy that we are frustrated with from FEMA.

meeting the citizens needs should be our top concern.

the bureaucracy we have is slow and thick.

I will fight to protect the innocent with every fiber of my being and every power of my spirit.

From my heart, I feel the pain of my fellow Americans on both sides of the aisle, this issue.

I am concerned about oppression, Mr. Chairman.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…