"If we produce a good enough highway bill and it is bipartisan, it will be veto-proof and we can get what we want."
"I understand your concerns about First Amendment infringement, but I also understand and I applaud the companies' desire to try and find that delicate balance."
"Some of the my biggest concern is that, while the big players in this field...there doesn't seem to be much we can do to stop their content from spreading their filth and their violence."
"Some of the--my biggest concern is that, while the big players in this field, all of you at the table, seem to be endeavoring to try and do the right thing, especially with respect to counterterrorism..."
"It is not surprising, particularly given the burgeoning budget challenges many State and local governments face."
"It will take work on a collective level from Federal, State, and local governments, as well as outside stakeholders, to improve the situation."
"This hearing today is an important step, and I commend the Chairman for convening it."
"I will soon introduce a bill, the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act."
"To protect something, you must know what is worth protecting."
"Our State and local governments are prime targets for cyber attacks."
"It will take work from Federal, State, and local governments, as well as outside stakeholders, to improve this situation."
"I want to commend you for having the political courage to stand up to this ransomware attack and not pay the ransom."