I have long been a supporter of STEM programs, especially those geared towards women.

I think our resources are better spent, you know, exploring the deep space and not focused on what other agencies are already doing.

I appreciate that, and I look forward to working with you and your team to help the recreational anglers be able to enjoy what pretty much, you know, is their heritage and what they enjoy to do.

I think my Gulf Coast colleagues and I have outlined those issues fairly extensively at this point in the several letters that we have sent you and your department in 2017.

I think promoting women in STEM careers and fields and education is a sound Federal investment.

if you have to choose between a foreign flag or an American flag, you have to choose America first.

You make us feel safe, not just here in D.C. and our staff and our families, but also at home, being very responsive to possible security situations.

Twenty percent cuts, I mean, I won't beat it to death--I might--but it worked so well for us the first year we came back and cut the other wrist.

I think we need to have strong IT protections in place because cybersecurity is real.

Thank you, Mr. Irving, for what you do to keep us safe here.

Do you believe that we are giving you the resources to make sure we are safe?