However, despite all of the promise cloud computing offers, there are a number of security concerns associated with moving information to a remote data server that is operated by a third party and may be located in a foreign country with…

Thank you, Chairman Quayle. And good morning to our witnesses as well. I want to thank you all for being with us for this important hearing to examine both the benefits and risks of cloud computing.

It is essential that we find a way to ensure the security and privacy of the cloud so that the Federal Government can reap the full benefits of this emerging technology.

When implemented correctly, cloud environments can be much more secure than today's IT environments.

Cloud computing has many potential benefits. By sharing IT capabilities in the cloud, individuals, businesses, and government agencies are able to leverage their resources more effectively.

We need to accelerate the time lag between research/discovery and commercialization.

Thank you very much for what you do at Los Alamos National Lab in encouraging the opening of those doors.

I think that is just ridiculous as we talk about this notion of an economic recovery.

I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, and, Governor Graves, thank you very much for being here as well, sir.

I think it is important to note that if we stop $31 billion in taxpayer subsidies over the next few years...

I applaud your suggestion. The national laboratories are the 'last frontier,' with respect to technology transfer.

we cannot undermine the nascent recovery by making arbitrary cuts to programs that drive economic growth or support our struggling middle class.