U.S. exports of technology to Russia have fallen by nearly 70 percent since we imposed these export controls.

Our approach was to deny Russia technology which would cripple their ability to continue a military operation and that is exactly what we are doing.

we can't do enough to shore up our economic presence in the region.

As I said to Senator Reed, it is an issue of national security.

I am comfortable with the President's plans but I agree with you that we have to continue to work to live within our means.

I will tell you this, we are very early stages, the initial outreach to U.S. industry has been excellent.

this is a top priority of mine. I share your prioritization, and frankly your concern.

the budget positions us to compete globally, protect our national security, and continue to lead a global coalition, united in condemnation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

I think West Virginia will play a very important role.

I guess what I am trying to say is, our intention is to make sure that every State gets enough money so that everyone is covered.

China is showing up, more and more aggressively in technical standard setting bodies internationally, and NIST is planning to really reassert ourselves.

We really need to pass the COMPETES Act.

I think that we appreciate the extra money, and I think it will ensure that we have sufficient staff and resources to defend U.S. workers.

Undercounts are a problem and our goal is for the Census to be complete and accurate.

We need to get ahead of it. We need to make plans for working with our allies, mapping the supply chain.

We have lost 25 percent of our small manufacturers in the United States; they have gone out of business in the past 25 years.

This is investment in communities to help them create jobs.

the COVID work of the administration is being driven by the White House, as I said, I am involved and definitely raising the concerns of travel and tourism to the administration.

I supported, pushed for, and signed, a bill into law that outlawed 3-D guns in Rhode Island.

This package is extremely popular with the American people. It will create millions of jobs in every state in America.

It says that President Biden is the leader that the American people voted for and put in office, because he is effective.

I would look forward to working with you and Members of the House and Senate to figure out how we get it funded, since the traditional funding stream has been dried up.

I think it is vital, particularly for small businesses.

We are about to invest $750 million to all States so they can take advantage of that money for marketing and job development.

Congress appropriated $750 million to the EDA, to Commerce, specifically for travel and tourism.