Summer Lee

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

That is my point. I thank you for the explanation. But I understood that is what it is.

I think this series of hearings are both important and relevant in light of the fact of our full understanding that security is holistic, and it requires a seamless interaction between the S&T of the Department of Homeland Security and the…

Thank you very much for your indulgence, Mr. Chairman. To the witnesses, let me thank you very much for what I think is a major component to securing the homeland...

If there is a--I am sorry?

I want an omnibus bill on that. Will you join me in cosponsoring legislation?

We cannot address emerging threats with an ad hoc practice and a lack of process.

Does the United States need to invest adequate resources for R&D from the Government perspective to protect the homeland? Is that an important investment?

Is it important to have the adequate resources for R&D, adequate financial resources for R&D?

Do you think we can improve the investment in straight R&D in DHS?

I have always said we should not nickel-and-dime our security.

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I cannot overstate the importance of this mission.

However, because my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have proposed to slash S&T's budget below the President's fiscal year 2012 request, I have little hope that S&T will be able to fulfill its mission.

I think it is important and would like to join the legislation of Mr. Wolf and Mr. King of reinitiating I think the 9/11 Commission.

The 9/11 Commission report, Congressman Hamilton, will be a book that we will continue to learn from.

I consider each of the Members and myself a lover of this Nation and a patriot.

I think if we can secure the bipartisan support that we have secured before, everyone will understand that the re-funding of the COPS grant is what you call a maximizing of your investment with the trained law enforcement officers that…

I just want to put on the record I am constantly looking at ways to improve the TWIC card process.

So you believe that, if we reached that goal, this very question that we are asking about, potential economic impact, if a port like the Port of Houston was actually subjected to a terrorist attack, we would be better prepared and better…

This port has really been the basis for some 287,000 direct and indirect jobs, generating $11 billion in economic impact.

To my colleagues, it is a pleasure to be with Congressman Gene Green. We work very hard and together on great assets of this whole community.

I happen to believe that personnel are key to terrorist prevention or terrorist acts prevention, in addition to technology.

I have been very glad to be a supporter of that for the port for terrorist prevention, if you will.