Thank you.
Mr. Hatfield, something you said in your remarks also greatly disturbed me.
In response to cybersecurity incidents, we've seen the government putting forward legislation to give itself massive new powers. We have seen recent examples of government using the legislative powers at its disposal to freeze people's bank accounts.
I have deep concerns that if we don't put in the necessary checks and balances that you are talking about, we can be giving the government extraordinary powers to shut people out of the Internet, which, as we know, has become so essential in the 21st century to participating in our democratic society and in our economy, to be connected with loved ones, and to work. I have serious concerns. I want to pass along that we share your concerns and we'll be looking into this further.
Mr. Chair, I would like to split my time with my colleague, Mr. Motz.
Thank you.