I don't think we are protecting the homeland when we are thinking that it is acceptable to scan just 3 to 4 percent of these containers.

By the way, sheltering in place will save 500,000 lives in Manhattan, 270,000 lives in Los Angeles county.

I think it is still a target for terrorists.

I think our ports are our most vulnerable entryway into this country.

I am with you on that one.

I couldn't agree more.

I have been concerned about port security.

I voted against the Budget Control Act because I thought it was a bad idea then and it has proven to be a very bad idea.

I would dare say many of the plots that have been foiled over the last years were a result of the information that was cobbled together in our fusion center.

You know I think there is a theme going on here in this hearing this morning and I know you are aware of that and that is port security and the issue of cargo scanning and screening.

I think this is an important step towards ensuring that small businesses who are awarded government contracts are actually small businesses.