Senator boozman 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. 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 borders, administrate