Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise in support of two nominations to critical positions within the Department of Homeland Security: Robert Silvers to be the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans; and Jonathan Meyer to be General Counsel. Both nominees are well qualified for these important roles, and both of them have strong bipartisan support, including from former national security officials who served both under Democratic and Republican Presidents. Mr. Silver's public service includes several senior roles in the Department of Homeland Security, including Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Cyber Policy during the Obama administration. As a lawyer in the private sector since 2017, Mr. Silvers has been a leader on cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence issues. As Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans, Mr. Silvers will help the Department to take a strategic and coordinated approach to address challenging policy areas, including domestic terrorism, border security, and cybersecurity. Jonathan Meyers' previous government service spans 17 years and includes senior roles in the Department of Justice, the U.S. Senate, and as Deputy General Counsel for DHS during the Obama administration. Since returning to private practice in 2016, Mr. Meyers' legal work has continued to focus on cybersecurity, technology, and Homeland Security.…”