One of the countries where there is that internal battle going on between autocracy and democracy is the country of Georgia where it is very clear that the people of Georgia want to look west to Europe. They want a democracy.

I can assure you that I will be advocating that we adequately fund district offices and small business development centers.

That kind of ongoing convening, sharing information, reflecting, which takes time and resources to do, has been really important.

if there is a single issue that people from all walks of life and all perspectives want to talk to me about is mental health and the need for resources for mental health.

Recognizing violent reoffenders is also a really important piece of this.

I think it is important to really recognize that, and recognize it is the first responders and it is the survivors and the public as well.

local and State and Federal law enforcement need more tools and more authorities to effectively combat this kind of emerging intersection of weaponry and technology.

Thank you. Good food for thought, to be sure.

we do not have a national strategy to how to respond to a crisis, or a national strategy for emergency management.

It was an important reminder to me that we have so much work to do.

It had a profound effect on how Federal Government shares information with its State and local partners.

Thank you very much, Mr. Davis. Thank you, all three, for very compelling and thought-provoking testimony.

It was a painful lesson learned, but the results were dramatic.

Have the lessons learned in planning and preparation from the Marathon event itself impacted emergency preparedness policy and practices today?

local and State and Federal law enforcement need more tools and more authorities to effectively combat this kind of emerging intersection of weaponry and technology.

when we empower women and girls in societies, we have more stable societies, they can give back more consistently

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I can assure you that I will be advocating that we adequately fund district offices and small business development centers.