Eddie Bernice Johnson actually said...

Unfortunately, we live in a world where terrorist threats are growing and we have to be prepared to detect and respond to these threats.

There is no denying, of course, that this sort of good work costs money.

As Americans, we should celebrate the fact that a highly respected scientist such as Dr. Holdren has the ear of the President.

Thank you, Chairman Hall, for holding this hearing and welcome, Dr. Holdren, to the Committee for the second time this year.