That is not believable. In fact, it's an insult to the American people who pay her salary.

It would be irresponsible for us to mandate additional cybersecurity measures that federal agencies must take without providing them with additional resources.

The government should be accountable to the people, and this Committee will continue to demand answers about who is responsible for failing to keep Americans' sensitive information secure.

I appreciate the leadership of Chairman Lamar Smith on these issues and the role the Science Committee--that they have played in making cybersecurity research and development a priority.

If officials neglected their duties or are not the right people for the job, we also need to hold them accountable.

I think what we have all recognized is they are at war with us.

They will also help us answer how the United States can provide scientific and ethical leadership in this arena.

Many prominent scientists have called for a better framework to be developed for responsible use of the technology.

Biotechnology--the engineering of genetic material in living beings and plants--has transformed modern medicine and agriculture.

Rapid advances in biotech research have brought great opportunities for new medical treatments and products, and simultaneously have also raised questions about possible ethical implications and safety issues.

Dollars spent on the research and development and technology activities of the Department of Transportation are essential to the nation's prosperity.