We are all engaged in this endeavor in trying to create a more perfect union.

It is very important that the subcommittee hear the concerns of our fellow legislators and members of the public.

We are trying to offset our power with the power of the executive, and sometimes it gets really hard.

I need to warn you, however, that we will be wrestling with our other subcommittees for any new funding we can get to finance these needs.

Thank you for allowing me to testify today.

I think when you talk about reforming government it is so important to provide these kind of protections for people who are really on the inside and really know how things work.

Phenomenal. We love this. Obviously, we have some challenges as far as trying to fund all of these great programs.

I just want to publicly say I am all into that.

Providing adequate resources to keep our Capitol complex physically safe remains this committee's top priority.

The men and women of the Capitol Police put their lives on the line each day to ensure Congress is able to operate efficiently.

The Capitol Police is an essential agency of the legislative branch.