Okay. Thank you, those who came this morning. Thank you for staying. Thank everyone else who has just arrived. Im barbara slaven. I direct the future of Iran Initiative here at the atlantic council. We just had a really fascinating discussion with the e3 ambassadors and the Eu Ambassador about the iran nuclear deal. And the challenges that are currently being presented to it from the United States. So were now going to look at the attitudes of the region toward the iran nuclear deal. Were going to examine whether there is support, strong support for the agreement, reservations about the agreement, concerns about u. S. Policy or support for u. S. Policy on the part of some of the main regional players. And im really delighted. I have three fabulous panelists to discuss these issues. First, were going to hear from hussein, senior resident scholar at, forgive me, iranians, the Arab Gulf States Institute in washington. Arab gulf states. Its a modifier of the states, not the gulf. Okay. Oka
Nutrition for street to order. Todays hearing marks this committees ninth hearing this year, dedicated to enlisting listen to our stakeholders around the country on out our Office Programs are currently working or need improvement as we work towards farm bill reauthorization during this congress. This includes taking a look at spending request for proposals for 39 programs in the farm bill that do not have budget baseline. And as i said each of these hearings are committee must be mindful of very tough budgetary environment that we have to face. While it is a principal duty of this committee to ensure the next farm bill provides our nations agriculture produces with the necessary tools and resources to feed a growing and hungry world, our responsibilities and the will of the is a you not stop there. It is also critical for next farm bill works to support Rural Businesses and cooperatives and Health Clinics and schools, Renewable Energy, and biobased product manufacturers manufacturers
I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. Mr. Lahood i want to welcome the witnesses here today and welcome chairman smith, Oversight Subcommittee Research and Technology Ranking member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Cybersecurity, a concept we hear mentioned frequently, especially in this period of rapidly emerging threats, is an everevolving concept. Maintaining an effective cybersecurity posture requires constant vigilance as new threats emerge and old ones return. Too often, however, when we hear about the importance of cybersecurity, we are left without concrete steps to take to ensure or systems are best positioned to defend against emerging threats. One of the goals of todays hearing is to learn about real, tangible measures the government can take to ensure its i. T. Security systems are appropriately reenforced, to defend against new and emerging threats, including novel and sophisticated ransomware threats. The specific focus o
Well come to order. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare recess of the committee at anytime. Good morning and welcome to todays hearing entitled bolstering cybersecurity. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcomethe witnesses here today and elcome chairman smith, Oversight Subcommittee Research and Technology Ranking member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Oversight subcommittee research and Technology Ranking member cyd from wannacry. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcome the witnesses here today and welcome chairman smith, oversight subcommittee Ranking Member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Cybersecurity, a concept we hear mentioned frequently, especially in this period of rapidly emerging threats, is an everevolving concept. Maintaining an effective cybersecurity posture requires constant vigilance as new threats emerge and old one
Well come to order. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare recess of the committee at anytime. Good morning and welcome to todays hearing entitled bolstering cybersecurity. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcomethe witnesses here today and elcome chairman smith, Oversight Subcommittee Research and Technology Ranking member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Oversight subcommittee research and Technology Ranking member cyd from wannacry. I recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. I want to welcome the witnesses here today and welcome chairman smith, oversight subcommittee Ranking Member lipinski, our expert witnesses and members of the audience. Cybersecurity, a concept we hear mentioned frequently, especially in this period of rapidly emerging threats, is an everevolving concept. Maintaining an effective cybersecurity posture requires constant vigilance as new threats emerge and old one