Laura Richardson: “I am concerned that the President's budget seeks to eliminate the Emergency Operations Centers operated by FEMA.”

So as a minority, I would advocate to people, in particular minorities, that they should have their attorney present when being investigated.

Coming as we do from all regions of the country and both sides of the aisle, the testimony you hear today is a fair reflection of the collective hopes and dreams of the American people.

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.

A key component of emergency preparedness is the ability to alert and warn the public of an impending disaster.