Have andy barr, maxine waters, matt gaines, ted and karen. Thank you, we are glad that youre here we will allow each of you to give testimony without objecting anything, if you make an order will be ended into the record. I miss waters, well have you first and the gentleman knows the green light is on. Thank you very much mr. Chairman. I would like to commend you and the rules Committee Members for allowing all of us to come before you to share with you our concerns and help shine a light on where we think we should be paying more attention. So, the testimony of have today will combine a number of the areas you talked about. Thank you. If you could do us a favor and tell us that section and the amendment number, it will enable us to follow you perhaps a bit more closely and that would be of help to the committee. Okay. Let me try and do that now. I think that you did venture transportation. Is that right . Yes. That we are doing today. Transportation and agriculture. Say that again . T
Good morning. Well call this hearing to order. Well be waiting for senator hatch which will make an introduintr introducti introduction. Congressman from the private sector myself and this is absolutely i have been very impressed with the quality of individuals that work for the federal government. This nomination process is not easy, as youre well aware of. We have so many willing to subject themselves in this process and serve, you know, in the federal government far lot less than you make in private sector. It says a lot about your dedication to this country. I want to thank you for that. I know youll introduce your family members specifically. I want to welcome all of them. Ill leave it to you to introduce your family members. From my Opening Statement all i want to do is to quickly read the description of the jobs basically youll be filling, what the agencies basically do. Ill turn it over to my Ranking Member. One the Deputy Director and the third is administrators duties include
[inaudible conversations] good morning we will call the hearing to order were waiting for senator hatch to good morning, well call this meeting to order. I just want to welcome the nominees. I want to thank you for your willingness to serve this country, and this is absolutely true. Ive been very impressed with the quality of individuals that work for the federal government. This nomination process is not easy as youre well aware of. But the fact weve got so many patriots that are willing to step up plate and serve in the federal government for probably a whole lot less than youd make in the private is sector shows your dedication for this government. So i want to thank you for that. Specifically i want to welcome all your family member. And leave it to you dont forget to introduce all your family members. I want to quickly read the description of the jobs, basically youre going to be filling, what the agencies basically do. Now i turn it over to my Ranking Member senator mccatskill, a
[inaudible conversations] good morning we will call the hearing to order were waiting for senator hatch to good morning, well call this meeting to order. I just want to welcome the nominees. I want to thank you for your willingness to serve this country, and this is absolutely true. Ive been very impressed with the quality of individuals that work for the federal government. This nomination process is not easy as youre well aware of. But the fact weve got so many patriots that are willing to step up plate and serve in the federal government for probably a whole lot less than youd make in the private is sector shows your dedication for this government. So i want to thank you for that. Specifically i want to welcome all your family member. And leave it to you dont forget to introduce all your family members. I want to quickly read the description of the jobs, basically youre going to be filling, what the agencies basically do. Now i turn it over to my Ranking Member senator mccatskill, a
Has made a number of public comments. We held a hearing, many members, republican and democrat, were present on the question of fragile states. He is, i think, appropriately highlighting that the cost of restabilizing countries like libya, syria, iraq and continuing to hold together countries like nigeria and pakistan is going to be substantial. And we need to engage in a bipartisan and thoughtful way in advancing why it is in americas interests to prevent the collapse of even more larger and potentially dangerous states. Im really grateful for your presence. Thank you. Senator cardin for a closing comment. Thank you. I want to thank both of our witnesses for being here. I certainly agree with both of your statements about the United States must reassure our gulf state partners and israel of our commitment to their security. I do just make the observation, we all talk about being strong in regards to iranian activities that are not directly related to the jcpoa, and i agree with that c