The last thing you want to do is to get talented people, say, from Intel or Microsoft or these leading technology companies, to basically come on into a very difficult situation and sort of stand around and get in the way.

But first responders cannot help us win this war against terrorism with bravery alone.

I think it is obvious, Mr. Chairman, that there is a new appreciation for the bravery of this country's first responders.

I do believe that the Congress, working with the Administration, can make sure that the dollars available buy the biggest possible improvements in preparedness and safety.

I want to commend you for holding this very important hearing.

I think it is critical for the Congress in addition to making sure that there are adequate resources for the first responders...

But first responders cannot help us win this war against terrorism with bravery alone.

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Bush administration on a bipartisan basis.

I do believe that the Congress, working with the Administration, can make sure that the dollars available buy the biggest possible improvements in preparedness and safety.

But first responders cannot help us win this war against terrorism with bravery alone.

I want to commend you for holding this very important hearing.

I think it is critical for the Congress in addition to making sure that there are adequate resources for the first responders...

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Bush administration on a bipartisan basis.

I think it is critical for the Congress in addition to making sure that there are adequate resources for the first responders...

I think it is obvious, Mr. Chairman, that there is a new appreciation for the bravery of this country's first responders.

I think it is obvious, Mr. Chairman, that there is a new appreciation for the bravery of this country's first responders.

the single most important thing to improve emergency response and to save lives is to enable these first responders to talk to each other

I want you to know that I am going to be working closely with you and the Administration