I can't think of a more important time for both sides of the aisle to work together on threats facing the homeland.
John Katko
The Public Record
John Katko is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving New York's 24th congressional district from January 6, 2015, until January 3, 2023. During his tenure, Katko was known for his focus on issues such as national security, infrastructure, and bipartisan cooperation. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he played a significant role in shaping policies related to counterterrorism and cybersecurity.
I truly believe that cybersecurity is the preeminent threat to our National and homeland security and if we don't act swiftly and decisively, we will come to regret it.
Well, it is not often that you hear the private sector saying they need more government mandates, so that, I think, highlights the importance and the magnitude of this problem.
Although it is a positive sign that cases and deaths may be trending down at the moment, the numbers are still way too high.
We need to do everything we can to support those suffering, including by taking appropriate steps to get our kids back in the classrooms as quickly and as safely as possible.
The creation of CISA as the Nation's lead civilian cybersecurity agency was necessary and long overdue.
We, as a society, as Representative Katko pointed out, are highly digitally dependent.