I do think we make steps, and I think the present structure of looking at at least equalizing the sentencing and giving discretion as it relates to crack cocaine, and then building on that is very important.

Discretion of the judge I think is crucial.

I am interested in how you create or do you create terrorist profiles and what kind of underlying data you use.

I would appreciate if some protocol would be established that it is okay for SACs to come to a meeting where a community is to explain what the FBI does.

I sit on the Homeland Security Committee, as well, and deal with the watch list as relates to airports.

I think that is crucial.

The Administration has focused a lot of attention on immediate job training related to the current economic downturn.

we want to especially thank you for the great leadership you've provided at a time of real danger and uncertainty around the world.

I don't think there's a better investment that we could think of in this part of the Federal budget because of the dire need that we have for more Foreign Service officers.

I wanted to raise one other related issue, and that's the question with regard to funding for the Pakistani Atomic Energy Commission and their nuclear security efforts.

I appreciate your initiative. While you have only been in your position for a short period of time, can you provide me details on what initiatives your department is putting forth for rural education?

Thank you for your leadership in convening today's very important hearing on the President's fiscal year 2010 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security.

For fiscal year 2010, DHS has requested a $96.1 million increase for southwest border security measures.

We all recognize the potential for alienation and extremism that can arise when refugee populations endure for extended time periods.

It is better than last year.

We feel fairly treated. We are equal partners with the Air Force.

After 6 years of efforts by the United States and Pakistani Governments, al-Qaeda had regenerated its ability to attack the United States.

What I'm looking for is a sense--a certainty of a strategy that will take this money and put it to good use.