I've also seen how they are overstretched and lack the necessary resources and authorities to fully pursue comprehensive strategies.

this is a great showing.

I have been trying to talk about this, for years. You almost never hear it.

So you are supportive----

I think that the American public's memory has been dulled somewhat.

We must never forget that.

Let me ask you a question, and it goes to the whole issue of attorneys' fees.

But isn't a life a life a life, and a broken arm a broken arm a broken arm?

I regret to say that, when Congress passed the legislation addressing liability concerns in September of 2001, I warned my colleagues that failing to comprehensively address the unprecedented liability issues raised by the 9/11 attacks…

Would you be in favor of having a statutory limit on attorneys' fees?

It is my hope that this strategy will address the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan with a comprehensive and regional approach.

We cannot afford to take an overly Afghan-centric approach to a much broader problem.

the scales of justice have tilted away from consumers in arbitration proceedings.

We also need to scale up our diplomatic engagement and redouble our commitment to reconstruction.

This policy better not end up being we do what we must with regard to Afghanistan and what we can with regard to Pakistan because that is not going to work.

I was disappointed to learn of a recent statement from the American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections, indicating that they are considering suspending their work with the FBI.

I thank the Chair. And it is good to see you again, Mr. Director.

the war in Iraq stole our resources, personnel, money and attention that could have been better spent protecting our national security