John Garamendi: “Thank you very much, Mr. Clarke. Your concern about the economy of Detroit and, in a larger sense, the economy of the…”

“Thank you very much, Mr. Clarke. Your concern about the economy of Detroit and, in a larger sense, the economy of the United States is very, very well founded. There is no doubt that the economic and social strength of America is the foundation upon which every other aspect of the war on terrorism must be fought. We have to deal with our economy. And you're quite correct about the allocation of resources. I notice that New Jersey and Rush Holt, who has been a stalwart in dealing with the policies of protecting America in many ways, energy policy and the rest, has joined us. Mr. Holt, if you would care to join in and share your thoughts on this most important event, the elimination of the world's greatest mass murderer.”