I want to begin by expressing my condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in the heinous terrorist attack in New York City last week and thank the brave first responders who came to the aid of the injured.

I have introduced the Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2017.

I also want to express my condolences to the loved ones of those killed in Sunday's horrific shootings at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Twelve years after Congress passed the law.

There is an on-going interest that this committee has had about how long it takes to get new technology deployed.

Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are counting on us to ensure the Federal Government provides desperately needed emergency relief to their devastated communities.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. First, I want to begin my expressing condolences to the family and friends of those who have lost their lives in the heinous terrorist attack in New York City last week and thank the brave first…

This week, I sent Chairman McCaul a letter asking to move my legislation, H.R. 1486, the Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2017 as a stand-alone bill.

TSA has yet to issue these regulations.

The last item, Mr. Chairman, in 2007, Congress passed a bill I authored implementing recommendations of the 9/11 Act.

I must say I found the Chairman's rationale for the postponement perplexing, as our witness, the Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was invited in full compliance with House and Committee Rules.

I think there is a demonstration, perhaps on the way somewhere with that in light of what happened in Australia.

Absolutely. If you would, check that out and get back to us.

I want to send my condolences to the families affected by last week's tragic terrorist attack in New York City.

Our National response doctrine is not working for the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We must do better and not tomorrow, right now.

I would argue that rather than spending billions on a border wall, for example, we should invest in better securing our ports.

Everyone has to work together.

So the notion is if we can eventually get to a universal card.

Anything less is an abdication of his oath of office.

President Trump must start acting like the President of the country instead of obsessing over photo ops with Kim Jong-un, saving ZTE jobs in China, and casting aside close allies like Canada to curry favor with Vladimir Putin.

I am worried that President Trump's immigration policies--particularly related the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--will result in a loss of cybersecurity talent.

As Robert Mueller confirmed today, the threat to our elections from foreign interference persists and it is high time the White House wakes up and takes this threat seriously.

With the mid-term elections less than 5 months away, he must make it clear that election security is the top National security priority and push Republicans in Congress to do more.

I hope we can give them the attention they are due.