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James Langevin

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James R. Langevin is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, serving from January 3, 2001, to January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Langevin was the first quadriplegic to serve in the U.S. Congress, having been injured in a shooting accident at the age of 16. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as cybersecurity, disability rights, and health care. Langevin served on several committees, including the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Jul 14, 2020

I certainly feel that that is the most effective way to both prevent and also respond to a cyber incident of significant consequence.

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Jul 14, 2020

Prevention is far cheaper and pre-established relationships far more effective than a strategy based solely on detection and response.

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Jul 14, 2020

It is essential because cybersecurity permeates every aspect of our society and every aspect of our Government.

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Jul 14, 2020

I reject that cynical view. I believe that if we come together in a nonpartisan fashion to implement the Solarium Commission recommendations, we can alter the trend that sees our cyber risk grow year after year.

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Jul 7, 2020

We have got to make sure that we maintain our Medicaid coverage.

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Jul 7, 2020

People should be able to get health care. They should be able to get treated.

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Jul 7, 2020

The guarantee of coverage for preexisting conditions is vital. It is probably the most important aspect of ObamaCare and the expansion of Medicaid.

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Jun 9, 2020

what we received from the Department was really wholly unacceptable.

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Jun 9, 2020

I appreciate the work that Ms. Arrington is doing and look forward to getting a more comprehensive update from the Department.

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Jun 9, 2020

I want to thank you for attending today's hearing and for accommodating to the new format of these hearings.

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May 15, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of this resolution and commend Chairman McGovern for overseeing this deliberative and well thought-out process. The proposed changes to the House rules are absolutely necessary…

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