We're opposing terror regimes that are arming with weapons of mass destruction to threaten the peace and freedom of this world.

It's a matter of time before they learn the meaning of American justice.

We're tracking down terrorists who hate America, one by one. We're on the hunt.

We're taking unprecedented measures to defend the homeland with the largest reorganization of our government in more than a half a century.

It's hard to defend the indefensible.

We live in a world unfortunately of multiple threats these days.

I would be interested in Senator Levin's reaction to this, if he has a moment to think about it.

There are 10 going on line in 2004, 10 in 2005?

I will just reiterate the feelings of my colleagues in terms of rallying around the troops at this time, regardless of the differences of opinion that may have existed previously.

It seems to me right now that they are insufficient to either fight or deter successfully.

I would trust in your budget that you're embedding additional capabilities to address multiple situations simultaneously.

It's important to emphasize this organization is going to retain its vitality and its mission going forward.

The effectiveness of this system is going to affect our diplomacy, other possible military actions, and so forth.

There is a potential there, with our growing military involvement, for that not only to bite our personnel there but possibly here domestically as well.

How do you define effective? 90 percent success rate? 75? 50?

They seem to be--I do not want to say denial, but they are certainly downplaying the potential threat from the North.

Secretary Rumsfeld, I have supported your goal for a new round of base closures in 2005 and applaud your efforts to bring our military force in line with our infrastructure.

if this kind of leaking takes place, it's hard to--I would request that you do all you can because we are going to try and do all we can from our end.