A million here, a million there translates to a billion here and a billion there. Those dollars, we can only spend once.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Thompson for holding this information hearing.

I encourage you to continue to try to seek some similar relationships, cooperation as we have with Canada with Mexico.

Despite the tremendous work of these canines I understand there is a shortage at ports of entry.

Consequently, it is easy to understand why canines are considered the most mobile and effective explosives detection tool available.

I want to follow-up on some of Mr. Higgin's comments. I think he is on to something here.

I look forward to discussing with each and every one of you the Department of Homeland Security's canine programs, a tool used every day to assist DHS in keeping our Nation safe.

The importance of the work of the various DHS canine programs cannot be overstated.

I think this is an area you could use more resources.

I always pray that day never come when the bad guys bust through and score on us again.

I look forward to discussing with each of you the Department of Homeland Security's canine programs--a tool used every day to assist DHS in its mission to secure the Nation.