September the 11th was an important moment in the history of this country.

We're going to get control of our borders.

We've got to stop people from coming here in the first place.

We have stopped at least five more al-Qaida efforts to case targets in the United States or infiltrate operatives into our country.

The United States and our partners have disrupted at least ten serious al-Qaida terrorist plots since September 11.

I certify that continued production from the Naval Petroleum Reserves is in the national interest.

In implementing this order, the NIAC shall not advise or otherwise act on matters pertaining to National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) Communications.

We're doing everything we can to protect our borders and ports.

Free countries don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

The Patriot Act was one of the single most important steps that this country took to defend itself.

America will not be intimidated.

I commend the House for passing the Defense Authorization conference report and showing strong bipartisan support for America's national security, our troops, and their families.

The legislation also makes good progress toward transforming and modernizing our military so that it is best prepared to protect Americans.

The CPA IG shall refrain from initiating, carrying out, or completing an audit or investigation, or from issuing a subpoena, which requires access to sensitive operation plans, intelligence matters, or national security.

We're waging this war in relentless pursuit of the Al Qaida network.

Determine and certify to the Congress that the application of such restrictions would not be in the national security interests of the United States.

We should be gratified and happy in this holiday season that America is safer, but we should be resolved to make it the safest big country in the world.

This is the most important national security vote we will make this year.