article_snippet: Pictured: FBI Director James Comey testifies . '
article_snippet: These threats're in the room,' said former Representative Timothy Roemer.
article_snippet: former Representative Timothy Roemer was a member of the original commission that prepared a report in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, faulting the FBI and CIA for intelligence shortcomings.
article_snippet: It's release coincides with FBI 's visit to Washington, where former Representative Timothy Roemer has asked for $8.48billion to boost funding for new initiatives, including cyber activities.
highlights_snippet: An audit of the agency comes as FBI Director James Comey traveled to Washington to defend an $8.5billion funding request .