Laura Richardson: “Today more than ever, America's fate is inextricably linked to events beyond our shores.”

Would you say that those groups kill people? Individuals in those groups that kill people? Yes or no?

I think the threat to our National economy, the global economy, to lives is severe.

While our country is now more secure, we must continue to remain vigilant against those who seek to do us harm and teach hate.

I believe in being frugal, but the question is really: Are these adequate resources to protect our homeland?