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“I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, we live at a time when the threats to our Nation are complex. None of us want to see someone exploit their access to DHS networks to carry out cybercrimes or other criminal activity. Even as DHS works to detect and prevent such threats, it is important that such activities be carried out in a transparent way so as not to compound the chronic morale challenges that exist within the workforce. Each time DHS considers making an adjustment to its Insider Threat Program, thoughtful consideration must be paid to whether the operational drawbacks and costs of such an adjustment outweigh the benefit of such change. That said, I commend General Taylor, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at DHS, for the attention he has given to the insider threat challenge and look forward to continuing to work with him to bolster security within the Department. I appreciate the gentleman from New York's cooperation and colloquy. I look forward to the successful passage and approval of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”