The Russians consider the Arctic to be the next frontier, with environmental changes, ice and permafrost is retreating, exposing valuable land and navigable waterways.

We are really in a new phase now and we are pioneers. Ten years from now it is going to be a lot different.

Now, we have both Russia and China have recognized this development and are scrambling to establish a foothold in the region.

FEMA's Port Security Grant Program is a lifeline to both large and small seaports across the country.

I think it was a good move for you to come into the umbrella of Homeland Security, and I think you are probably the most competent operation that we have there.

I do not think the solution is for the United States to unilaterally disarm or not to develop certain type of weapons.

I think sequestration is one of the most destructive laws this Congress has passed.

if Russia, China, or the United States get into a nuclear war, the Earth is over as we know it.

I think Admiral Carter has been extremely aggressive, and it is not only about, you know, dealing with it after it happens, it is trying to set the culture before it even happens.

Well, I think it is the future of where we are going. For instance, last year, pursuant to our Commerce Department, China has stolen over $600 billion.

I think the laws are going to be changed. There is going to be more transparency and openness.

These are probably some of the most dangerous times we have; the Russia-China threat, the Iran threat, the North Korea threat, ISIS threat.

If we would not have moved forward with that, the Middle East and the world would have been a lot more dangerous.

Congress has failed to show leadership when it comes to funding the Pentagon, and I agree with you on that comment.

We have to show some action. I think we can't be concerned about Republican or Democrat.

the need for adequate funding for what you do and the defense health programs could not be overstated.

I am calling out to leadership on both the Republican and Democratic side to focus on this issue, to try to find a way to repeal this law.

we are putting America at risk. And we can't let it go.

I think you are the right person in the right place. You are experienced. You seem to know what you are doing.

this should not be an issue of partisanship, it should be about the American national security and what is right for our constituents.

If the American public knew what the testimony was in the last week about how we are weaker in the area of dealing with terrorism, dealing with cyber threats, dealing with Russia/China threats, dealing with space threats, I think the…

the Chinese have stolen billions of dollars from us in the last couple of years.

Iran in my opinion is a robust rogue terrorist country, and they don't like the United States.

Now, the good news, our curriculum still seems to be superior, but China is gaining very quickly.

One of our concerns from a national security point of view is that China last year graduated over 660,000 mathematicians, scientists, and engineers.