Laura Richardson: “Coming as we do from all regions of the country and both sides of the aisle, the testimony you hear today is a fair…”

The budget priorities that I will outline today are what I believe is needed to restore the American dream for the millions of Americans who have been most affected by the difficult economic environment.

I actually believe that the focus of one particular group on the basis of race or religion can be deemed as racist and as discriminatory.

I vehemently oppose the approach this committee is taking in this hearing.

As an original co-sponsor of the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act, I am proud to take up this bipartisan legislation that addresses vital WMD issues from prevention to recovery.