"I think it is vitally important for the Department, and ultimately for the taxpayer, to make sure that we are spending dollars the way they should be spent, and we are getting the most for them."
"Despite significant efforts by Congress and the Department, other nation-state actors have made advances of their own in emerging technology areas that endanger U.S. technological superiority."
"The members of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee have long been champions for Department of Defense investments in emerging technologies."
"I believe a comprehensive whole-of-government approach is needed to maintain U.S. technological advantage."
"I would agree to do both. And having that collaboration with the private sector... is something where we can leverage the amazing investments that the private sector is making."
"If we could just go back to--so I could clarify the investment that China is making in AI and what we are investing in AI, it is a little confusing."
"International terrorism casts a long shadow, reaching the American consciousness from violence-torn nations such as Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan."
"I think it is pretty outrageous that DHS can't even do testing on drones and their capabilities."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I welcome the opportunity."
"Dear Chairman Ratcliffe and Ranking Member Richmond: We write to you regarding the hearing on 'Maximizing the Value of Cyber Threat Information Sharing.'"
"CISA and earlier bills, such as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), were criticized for the potential to compromise American's privacy."