General Richardson, you have warned about China's constant attempts to invest further in the SOUTHCOM AOR.

In my opinion, Congress needs to take a hard look at the DFC, the DFC's mandates, when there is legislation to reauthorize this agency.

I agree with this goal and hope this is an important first step in evaluating the public benefit these private sector companies receive.

They believe that we are spending money and resources on a fight overseas rather than getting our own fiscal house in order.

I think we need a little bit of a reset with the American people, or I should just say my constituents in my district.

It seems to me that the Federal Government had far more powerful disinformation governance board in its relationship with Twitter.

I think it is interesting that you talked about return on investment, because that almost sounds like you are getting value for your dollar, and you are kind of getting into that profit margin, which is scary.

I think the problem with America is we have one set of rules for this team and another set of rules for this team.

I just want to caution everyone on the term of the word free. We seem to throw that word free out as if there is no one that pays the bill.

I think transparency and honesty, and knowing what you are getting into is critical for the student, as well as the parent, as well as the colleges.

Given the number of people slipping past CBP, are you concerned that terrorists could be exploiting this chaotic situation to slip through the cracks?

The CBP data that I have said reports 98 suspected terrorists apprehended just last Fiscal Year on the southern border.

Thank you for doing what you do to try and protect this Nation at the border.

I think at times we get a little bit lost in our partisan politics. And your job and what you do is increasingly important.

That is a substantial increase from prior years. Is that correct as well?

I really want to focus on the waste, the fraud and abuse and really to represent the American people.

I want to really focus on the waste, the fraud and abuse and really to represent the American people.

if there is a consequence to your action.

What do you feel about the question is when will this administration stop this madness, and end the public health emergency, and reinstate work requirements to get the people back to work?

Clearly there is no crisis at border. We do not have a public health crisis there, why do we have a public health crisis?

With all of the spending, all of the programs, all of the incentives to keep people out of the workforce and on the couch, it is $3,100.

I would strongly disagree. I have heard some members in this committee say you know we should celebrate.

I am just curious in your State of Wisconsin, the city of Milwaukee is rampant with violent carjackings.

Do we have any actual physical data on to incarcerate a child is $50,000.00 a year, versus to rehabilitate the child through one of your programs costs 13?

I think with a little bit of kindness and a lot of hope sir, I think we can provide a different vision for our youth.