Summer Lee

Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman.

I think that would warrant a classified briefing.

I just want to make sure that we cross every t and dot every i, and I would look forward to pursuing those issues.

I think we need to change that policy and there needs to be a way of determining what ammunition and weapons are in checked luggage.

I think that is a great improvement.

I want to pursue making sure that we have all the resources that we need to have to address all levels of business.

So information goes a long way if the memorandum exists that can either be passed from whether it is DHS, TSA.

I hope that Mr. Nayak is listening to me when I say that you should stick to the work that you are supposed to be doing when you are inspecting suitcases.

I would almost say that this would warrant a classified briefing.

That would really go a long ways.

I want to thank the witnesses, but I want to thank the Chairman. I think we have gained a lot of knowledge.

I would hope that as well, we might add a very strong component on small and MWBEs.

We are putting future capabilities at risk if we do not have this process in place to look at future requirements and fund the capabilities to meet those requirements adequately today.

I would argue that DHS needs to be higher because we are not a military, that we buy heavy equipment...

I always say this. I think the Chairman has heard me say this, that terrorism is becoming franchised.

I want the Federal Government to put small contracts forward.

How do we get the mind-set to be more energetic on really aggressively looking at small businesses?

If I can put on the record that I would like to get the numbers of the staff and the levels of positions that they hold.

Did we do that in this instance or do we have the kind of expertise? I doubt that.

I believe that our technology is the key to the 21st Century and I ask as I proceed with my questions that we continue on that pathway.

I am concerned about the slash in the S&T's budget below the President's fiscal year 2012 request.

Doing more with less is a good campaign slogan, but it does not explain how we get the necessary research and development done.

Small- and minority- and women-owned businesses are my passion, because I believe they are the job creators of America.

Mission is important. You do want to have your research and development connected to mission.

So are you saying that DHS is investing adequately in pure R&D?