mister roth was confirmed in 2014 after two years of service as the director of the office of criminal investigations for the f da. prior to his work with the fda he served with distinction as the department of justice and assignments ranging from contour narcotics to disrupting terrorist financing and in places ranging from eastern michigan to paris france area thank you for taking the time for your testimony today. >> good afternoon. chairman paul, ranking member baldwin and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here to testify today. my testimony today will discuss our work with regard to fema preparedness grant. homeland security grant programs assist preparation for terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. fema is responsible for partnering with state to create grants, training and exercise to help ensure preparedness. these grant programs out a range of various activities including planning, organization, equipment purchases, training exercise and management and administration. from fiscal years 2009 to 14, fema allocated $7.6 billion in these gr