The thermal scanners are not perfect, that is certainly true, but they are a tool...

I personally think that we need to strengthen the law in this area and come up with a risk-based security scheme.

I am particularly interested in hearing Dr. Garza's thoughts on our ability to surge medical resources to respond to major medical events.

There was a case where a Mexican citizen with a contagious form of resistant tuberculosis was able to cross the border...

Our hearings gathered compelling evidence that excessive speculation in futures markets was a significant factor pushing up oil and agricultural commodity prices.

To combat the effect that speculation has in our oil and agricultural commodity markets, I have introduced the Commodity Speculation Reform Act.

Last year, we had a lot of discussion about closing what is known as the 'London loophole.'

I think that there is a very strong logic that whatever position limits we have be consistently applied across the markets.

It is my understanding that the exemptions permitted four of the swap dealers to exceed that limit.

The problem is if it has an impact on the market as a whole.

I would like to encourage you to take a look at.

I certainly hope that you will. I do not think it makes sense--even though I have great respect for the exchanges--to delegate that authority.

Well, I certainly want to give you that authority.

The data and analysis they have presented make another compelling case that excessive speculation has caused our commodity markets to become unmoored from those who actually make their livelihoods using the underlying commodities.

I personally believe that while I commend the Commission for looking at regulatory reforms, we also need to legislate in this area.

So that is a huge influence on the market.

The stimulus package hasn't helped very much at all.

But with an ANC, no matter how big or how successful it becomes, it is presumed to be economically disadvantaged.