So what does that tell us about the standards?

So is the problem in this case the lack of encryption between the retailer and the processing entity or the processing entity and the ultimate credit card company?

So to agree on standards?

Along with Senator Lieberman, I am the author of the law that created that center, so I know very well what the NCTC's responsibilities are.

And, of course, it never ends because the criminals become more innovative and defeat the security software.

I think we need far more clarity in answering that question because it is going to be a lot easier for the business community if there is a single source to go to.

I think Mr. Reitinger's suggestion for a joint operations center where you have private sector and public sector people collocated and that is the source you go to, I think we need to get moving on that.

I would hope that your role is not just as the operational manager, but I would hope that you are the primary adviser to the Secretary in this area.

I just want to wish our nominee well. I, too, am impressed with his background and responses this morning, and I look forward to working with him.

I also think it speaks to a real problem within the Department that one agency is flagging so much fraud, and yet the agency that has to carry out the enforcement is only accepting 26 percent of the cases.

I intend to support the nominee.

You have ably described what an important role this is, as well as the impressive background of Mr. Morton.

The logical combination of all-hazards prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery underscores the need to keep FEMA within DHS.

This tension, however, is not unique to a large hurricane like Hurricane Katrina.

I want to acknowledge that he was the first person to come to me when I was Chairman to point out problems with FEMA.

ICE plays a vital role in coordinating interior enforcement to detain and remove those who have violated our immigration laws.

This Committee's comprehensive investigation into the flawed response to Hurricane Katrina revealed fundamental problems with our nation's preparedness for catastrophic disasters.

this should not be a political post. It should be a nonpartisan post that is filled by the most experienced individuals that we can find.