Daniel Donovan

I want to welcome our witnesses here today to discuss an issue that is important to our homeland security: Fostering a culture of preparedness.

We look toward the Federal Government to protect our Nation, to protect our interests overseas.

No parent should drop off a child at school and fear for his or her safety.

Securing our educational institutions and ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment for our kids is a priority for me.

What have we learned from the tragedies that we have recently had in Texas and in Florida?

We must fully fund these grant programs particularly in light of the evolving terrorist threat.

I urge the Senate to take action on it without further delay.

It is because of them and the dedicated and tireless professionals of NYC Emergency Management that New York City has become a stronger, more resilient, and secure place.

New York City and all that it represents remains the No. 1 terrorist target in the world.

We have made great progress in hardening our defenses against terrorists who wish to do us harm.

I believe that the homeland budget is as important as the military budget because it defends us here in the homeland.