Gary Peters

The University of Michigan... is an incredible engine of economic growth in our State.

In my mind, there is a role for Federal research.

Federal support for research has been part of our country's fabric dating back to the start of the Republic in the 1700s.

Translating the underlying science of opioids into policy solutions relies on fundamental research.

This investment has supported--and must continue to support--basic, curiosity-driven research alongside applied research and engineering.

Our great Nation is what it is today because of Federal investments in research.

I also want to give special thanks to Ranking Member Peters for his work on crafting and securing passage of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act.

The government in this country and no other government needs fund science, at least for economic reasons.

I have to say that there is, I am afraid, simply no evidence that economic growth or technological growth that leads into economic growth is in any way benefited by the Federal funding of science.

This research results in economic growth in every State and leads to the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in entirely new sectors of the economy.

I believe remains a necessary investment in our collective future.

One of the essential tasks of this Subcommittee is to engage in honest evaluations of the public investments that we make as a Nation and whether or not these investments are indeed worthwhile.

Congress should consider ways to express through public statements, official visits, and resolutions the important connection between a free press, a vibrant civil society, an independent judiciary, and expanded democratic governance in…

The Administration should continue to issue annually the report outlined in Section 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.

The Administration should consider seeking revisions to the U.S.-China Consular Convention to clarify that Americans detained in China may meet with a lawyer of their choice.

The Administration should develop interagency talking points to raise issues of human rights in China's ethnic minority areas.

The Administration should consider carefully the nature and scope of its counterterrorism cooperation with the Chinese government.

Promote Dialogue Regarding Tibet.

Prioritize Efforts To Combat Human Trafficking, Forced Labor, and Child Labor.

Make Religious Freedom Diplomacy a Priority.

Congress should reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act and consider expanding efforts to channel uncensored news and information into North Korea and to asylum-seekers in China through all possible means.

As you know, the DHS has the largest law enforcement force in the country, and if confirmed, you would certainly play a very critical role in reviewing the guidance that is put out to the agency.

Our hearts certainly go out to all those affected in the Las Vegas shooting this week.

Are you aware of any White House instruction that DHS should refuse to respond to inquiries or requests for information from certain Members or certain parties within Congress?

Still others in our country face a threat of being deported from the only country that they know.