Dutch Ruppersberger
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Dutch Ruppersberger is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 2nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as national security, economic development, and education throughout his tenure. Ruppersberger has been involved in various legislative initiatives and has served on several committees, including the House Intelligence Committee.
I want to thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this bipartisan bill. First and foremost, intelligence is about people. We cannot collect, analyze, and utilize intelligence effectively unless we…
Due to my attendance at an event off the Capitol Hill campus, I was unable to make rollcall vote No. 166. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: No. 166 ``no'' On Motion to Table.
Due to my attendance at an event off the Capitol Hill campus, I was unable to make rollcall votes Nos. 162- 166. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: No. 162 ``no'' H.R. 4 On Agreeing to the Amendment, No. 163…
We have threats and attacks on a regular basis, both major attacks but also unsophisticated attacks. And our country is being attacked every day, as you know, and we are not where we need to be.
I have long been involved with advocating for all Federal agencies and departments to have the resources they need to succeed in their role securing our Federal networks and working closely with the private sector.
Whatever your orders are, your orders are. If I disagree with him, I am not going, as Andy Harris said, do personal attacks.
I know I have tried to ask this question for years, when we passed that terrible law, sequestration, and it really has done a lot to hurt our military.
I believe these operations are critical to showcase to Russia that our National Guard cyber units are just as effective as those in the--as the Active Component of our military.
I suggest that this is a high priority, because it seems that is where the new weaponry is going, both with China and Russia.





