My basic feeling is that this country, because of its global responsibilities, does need a credible capability to hold targets at risk anywh...
I think we're looking further downstream into the future, at emerging threats.
That's very interesting. I invite you to give us more detailed information afterward.
I think you framed the questions very well.
I must say that, in a general sense, I can only applaud what he's trying to do.
Luck comes to those who work hard for it.
I hope, as you begin your review, that when you see areas particularly related to cyber security where you think the Department needs additi...
I would look forward to working with you to make sure that the balance between our law enforcement needs and our border security needs are a...
I think the quality of the nominees has really been very high, and that is certainly true of these two.
As Senator Bingaman said in introducing you, you have served in a number of positions directly relevant to national preparedness.
I want to thank you, Mr. Manning, as we consider your nomination to be Deputy Administrator for FEMA in charge of National Preparedness.
I hope to do the same with you.
Let me ask you to bring all that and all your experience to bear on the current H1N1 flu crisis.
I congratulate your parents on producing such an admirable son.
We have got to put an end to this.
They paid a fine, and they just whistle as they leave.
So they were willfully negligent in the death of your stepfather, and it cost them a whopping $9,000?
That is not surprising.