"Without a strong mandate from the federal government, it's unrealistic to think they ever will."
"It is high time that our subcommittee takes a closer look at these programs, some of which did not even exist just a few years ago."
"I believe the Department's responsibilities for protecting critical infrastructure, most of which is found in the private sector, is equally important."
"I want to register my concerns over the continuing drain of senior cybersecurity leadership at the Department."
"I am glad that we are finally holding a hearing to look at these programs in depth and to assess the progress of the Department in carrying out that mission."
"if we go overboard to identify and eliminate every conceivable threat at any cost, we risk trampling the very rights of citizens we aim to protect."
"But if we go overboard to identify and eliminate every conceivable threat at any cost, we risk trampling the very rights of the citizens we aim to protect."
"Most of the Government's efforts in cybersecurity do not directly touch upon privacy issues, and that is an important distinction that is not made often enough."
"I am proud of the work that Congress was able to do in providing the American people with quality health care regardless of preexisting conditions."
"Thank you both. Mr. Chairman, I yield back."
"Due to the nature of crowdfunding, investors are less likely to be sophisticated and lack the ability to negotiate similar protections."