John Katko

I am looking forward to conversation yet to come as we evolve this critical and essential work.

The greatest threat that is to our country right now, in my mind for sure, is what we are talking about today, cybersecurity and the threat of cyber attacks against this country.

As the Biden administration recently said, there is 'evolving intelligence that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyber attacks.'

There has never been a more important time for our businesses, our State and local governments, and our Federal Government to be prepared not just to defend against cyber attacks--but to be resilient should an attack occur.

I remember that day and my only regret is that I wasn't able to leave this job and prosecute that individual myself.

Almost a decade later, we are now dealing with a series of threats, most of them targeted at the safety and well-being of predominantly Black academic communities.

I am grateful to have you here today to discuss how this horrific day shaped the church's external engagement to enhance security.

It is devastating to recall the evening of June 17, 2015, when a mass shooter took the lives of 9 African-American congregants.

Threats against African Americans are an ugly part of American history and an issue our country clearly still struggles with.

This type of conduct, it is just sickening in today's day.

I strongly urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this critical legislation in support of our Native American friends and partners. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

I urge Members to support this bill, I think it is a good bill, and I commend my friend for bringing it to the floor. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to thank our witnesses for being here today, and I look forward to hearing about the on-going efforts to fully reimplement the program.

The average number of legal migrants enrolled in Migrant Protection Protocols per day was only 13, only one-fourth of 1 percent of those caught.

The surge of migrants at the border putting a strain on Border Patrol agents, but on local law enforcement and community resources as well.

Fentanyl is plaguing communities across our Nation and in my hometown in central New York, poisoning far too many Americans.

I am pleased that the Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee is holding a hearing today related to the crisis on our Southwest Border.

This discussion is essential to providing clarity to millions of Americans who are understandably confused about the rollout of 5G and its impact on aviation.

It gives people the feeling that the bureaucratic malaise in Washington is alive and well.

How did it come to this where the airports were just basically at the last minute getting these directives coming out?

It just seems like this is an absolutely unacceptable way to handle it.

This legislation is especially important for the community that I represent in central New York.

I just want to make sure that the Army Corps locally in the Buffalo area understands the importance of that wall not collapsing.

I was proud to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which I think is critically important.

I look forward to working with you both in the coming months as we develop this legislation.