An important conclusion of our report was that this was not-- this case, with Major Hassan, was not treated as a counterterrorism case.

that an individual could be able, undetected for so long, to download and illegally distribute hundreds of thousands of important cables, reports, and documents is just inconceivable to me.

I just want to associate myself with the comments that have been made, to express my great concern on what the real-life impact is if Government is unable to function.

there is an example of credible information that should have been shared across government but was not.

I am concerned because we have seen two recent cases where tremendous damage was done, despite the fact that there was ample evidence, it appears--I am less familiar with the case we are discussing today--that something was dramatically…

I do want to talk about the fact that the white potato is the only vegetable excluded from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)-approved food list.

I would suggest, since my time has expired, that the Government sends a signal when it lists every other vegetable except the potato for the WIC program.

I look forward to working with you, the chairman, and all of our colleagues to promote fiscally responsible investments in our Nation's aging transportation infrastructure.

I appreciate your leadership at the Department of Transportation (DOT) and look forward to working together to promote fiscally responsible investments in our Nation's aging transportation infrastructure.

I do appreciate the fact that you're willing to work with the industry about what you would perceive as more helpful ways of preparing the potato.

An idea that has been around for a few years, that was initially proposed by Senator Jim Talent and now is going to be introduced by Senator Ron Wyden, is to develop a new kind of bond that would be used to finance transportation projects.

another terrible failure in information sharing.

I want to express my personal frustration with this issue.

I want to express my appreciation to the administration for endorsing making this pilot project permanent.

the Government Accountability Office (GAO) continues to list information sharing, particularly with regard to terrorism-related information, as a high-risk activity, and it is on the high-risk list again this year.

I look forward to working with you, Madam Chairman, as well as Secretary LaHood, as we consider this issue and the Department's overall fiscal year 2012 budget request.

we could not agree with you more, and that is one reason we have introduced our cybersecurity bill which will apply to the civilian agencies and also try to work with the private sector to develop best practices.

The transportation system is the lifeline for our country and our economy.

I'm surprised to hear the Secretary's last comment, but pleased to hear it.

I, for one, would be very interested in your analysis of it.

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a couple more questions.

I believe that most people would be surprised to learn that roughly three-quarters of USDA's budget actually goes to providing nutrition assistance.

The President's fiscal year 2012 budget request maintains this administration's historic commitment to funding drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.

I am truly so excited about this opportunity.