"obviously, we are challenged nationally in terms of the number of people that we have that can go into this field, and the STEM fields, we have to do a better job at encouraging kids to go into science, technology, engineering and mathematics."
"The Congress, and the country has a whole, has been struggling with what cybersecurity means to us as a nation."
"I hope today we'll hear your thoughts on what sorts of additional authorities you may need."
"Do you believe that you need additional authority to undertake your current mission sets?"
"Clearly, if people know that these are promotable skills and we can move them up the chain, they can have a place within your--they are in for the long haul, they are more likely to stay."
"I know your commitment to the issue of cybersecurity. And I enjoy working with you and appreciate your organizing this hearing today."
"This is, I believe, the fundamental challenge that faces us."
"I would point out that gap that exists between the authorities we have to protect our critical infrastructure onboard our bases and the critical infrastructure that exists out in our local communities..."
"The root strength of our military is the quality of our people, and nowhere is that more true than in your organizations."
"For a fraction of the Department of Defense's total budget, SOF provides an outsized return on our investment."
"Thank you. My time has expired. I hope we will get to a second round of questions. With that, I yield back and thank you for your answers."