Norman D. Dicks: “Why can't Homeland Security, with the Coast Guard and FEMA and all of these organizations, be part of the interagency…”

I want to compliment the gentleman on listening to what we discussed in the last go-around and then taking a hard look at land- based ICBMs, which I believe have always been the most vulnerable part of the triad. The most invulnerable…

I rise in strong opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

I concur with the chairman and want to say to the gentleman from Minnesota, we appreciate his service to the country. You know a lot more about this than some of us who were not in the service, and we appreciate your leadership on this…

I'm very interested in this, and I want to talk to my good friend about this. I would like to work with you on it.