"With respect to the nuclear area, sir, I would make a personal appeal, and that is that this committee needs to influence the thinking of another jurisdiction, in Energy and Water, with respect to, in particular, the renovation of the B61 weapon."
"Our nuclear deterrent, obviously, must remain credible while we are simultaneously looking to components of our arsenal where we can save revenue."
"I am increasingly aware of and to a degree concerned that the lines between those two authorities are becoming blurred as they relate to our military SOF capabilities."
"All of us in the room, and in fact the Nation, owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who serve with you in SOCOM."
"I would also point out to you that, obviously, under President Obama's administration, we have created the new Cyber Command."
"the issue of cybersecurity is not a partisan one and I am glad that the chairman agrees with that."
"I deeply appreciate the time and attention you and this committee have paid to this issue."
"Earlier this year, I introduced legislation to strengthen the outdated Federal Information Security Management Act."
"I believe we remain vulnerable to a cyber attack against the electric grid that could cause severe damage to our critical infrastructure, our economy, our security and even American lives."
"I certainly look forward to working with the Energy and Commerce Committee and to supporting your efforts to raise awareness about securing our critical infrastructure and protecting our citizens from..."
"I was fortunate to get an amendment included in the House Armed Services defense authorization bill last year that would have established a White House Office on Cybersecurity with a director's positi..."