you understand the concern that we would hope that these decisions were driven by intelligence rather than political reasons or pressure from our European allies or other folks around the world.

I think, Secretary, you clarified that number today.

It is imperative these decisions be made on an humanitarian basis, but also with respect to National security in mind.

I know that you would all agree with me that the President's actions certainly raise some real security risks here at home.

90 percent of the world's consumer goods are shipped on boats and vessels that come through our ports.

Thank you, Chairman Miller and Ranking Member Vela, again, for the opportunity to be part of your subcommittee today and for holding this hearing on a critically important topic.

If the maritime industry suffered a major cyber attack, it could leave grocery store shelves empty.

I remind the witnesses that it is Congress' job to create the laws and the administration's job to execute them.

Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Richmond and I wrote to Secretary Johnson 3 weeks ago to express our concern about our ability to fill our role of Congressional oversight and authorization.

Prior to any reorganization of NPPD, Congress needs to first determine whether or not the proposal would establish a clear operational mission for the directorate, streamline the organizational structure, and whether the proposal can be…

The committee is committed to working with NPPD's senior leadership to further strengthen its efforts and ensure that it has a clear mission.