Welcome to the subcommittees first hearing of the department of Homeland Securitys fiscal year 2018 president ial budget request. I would like to extend a special welcome to todays witness, secretary john kelly. Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased you answered the president s call to lead dhs. Having someone with your credentials to lead this department will strengthen it and enrich it. Its good to begin the fy 18 appropriations cycle. Despite its late start, im confident this subcommittee will produce a bill that supports the departments mission, balances competing interests, and is affordable to the american taxpayers. Before i go into the numbers, mr. Secretary, i have a couple of pieces of advice. First, never lose focus on the departments highest priority, to keep the nation safe and enforce the laws of the United States. With your reputation, i know you will do that. Second, stay in touch with me, with mrs. Robybal allard, and te subcommittee. Everyone on the subcommittee wants dh
This is about two hours. I call this hearing of the subcommittee of Homeland Security in order. This is my first hearing as chairman of the subcommittee, and its the subcommittees first hearing to review the fiscal year 2018 budget request which was submitted to Congress Earlier this week. Mr. Boozman i want to begin by thanking secretary of Homeland Security, the honorable john kelly, for being with us today. We know that youre very, very busy and we appreciate you being here today. Secretary kelly we do understand the demands on your schedule. Your testimony is your first appearance before our subcommittee in your new role. I would also like to welcome our subcommittees Ranking Member, the distinguished senator and friend from montana, senator tester. Im also pleased that senator leahy, vice chairman of the full committee has gin joined us. The department of Homeland Security plays a pittal role in keeping americans safe by working to combat terrorism, manage our air, land, and sea b
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Bombing th bombing this week. This hearing is two hours. I call this hearing of the subcommittee of Homeland Security in order. This is my first hearing as chairman of the subcommittee and its the subcommittees first hearing to review the 2018 budget request which was submitted to Congress Earlier this week. I want to begin by thanking secretary of Homeland Security the honorable john kelly for being with us today. We know that youre very, very busy and, again, appreciate you being here. Secretary kelly, we do understand the demands on your schedule, your testimonys what is what is your first appearance before our subcommittee in your new role. I would also like to welcome our subcommittees Ranking Member, the distinguished senator and friend from montana, senator tester. Im also pleased that senator leahy, the advice chairman of the full committee has joined us. The department of Homeland Security plays a pivotal role in keeping merck americans safe by working to combat terrorism, man