I think we learned from history they invaded Georgia and then they continued to occupy Georgia.

I do think we should call it what it is. I think you said it is very clear it is a violation of international law. I believe it is also very clear that this is an act of war against another nation.

I am concerned that the same thing that happened in Russia will now happen in--that happened in Georgia will happen in Ukraine.

As Congressman Green and I can appreciate even more so, as the events of West, Texas, I think demonstrate, the explosion that occurred there, and the loss of life demonstrate the need for this legislation now.

This committee needs to operate and authorize. This has never been authorized, which creates confusion not only in the Government, but in the private sector.

Frankly, I see nothing in the scant 11 pages of H.R. 4007 to deliver the massive reforms that will be required to make CFATS and other chemical security programs more efficient and productive programs.

As Members of Congress, we shouldn't wait for any administration, Democrat or Republican, in order to act and author the laws that we know are necessary to protect the American people from terrorist threats.

I want to thank you for holding this hearing, for introducing this important legislation that I strongly support.

I was very pleased yesterday to hear the Secretary of Homeland Security--he gave me private assurances that he supports this legislation.

We have enjoyed, I believe, on this committee a strong bipartisan support on legislation.

The capture over the weekend of the drug lord, 'El Chapo' Guzman is a huge win for the United States and Mexico.