"Mission is important. You do want to have your research and development connected to mission."
"small- and minority- and women-owned businesses are my passion, because I believe they are the job creators of America."
"Is it important to have the adequate resources for R&D, adequate financial resources for R&D?"
"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?"
"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 hope that as well, we might add a very strong component on small and MWBEs."
"I want to thank the witnesses, but I want to thank the Chairman. I think we have gained a lot of knowledge."
"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 want an omnibus bill on that. Will you join me in cosponsoring legislation?"
"If there is a--I am sorry?"
"So information goes a long way if the memorandum exists that can either be passed from whether it is DHS, TSA."
"That would really go a long ways."