I would like to thank Chairman King and Ranking Member Thompson for holding this hearing today.

Today Chairman King is convening a hearing today focused on possible al-Shabaab-inspired recruitment and radicalization efforts taking place within the Muslim American Community.

I might suggest that you consider taking them up on their offer and engaging them.

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

We must act now, prior to an attack to ensure that the personnel, plans, equipment, and other resources are in place to effectively respond.

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.

The WMD Act ensures first responders are supported through training, exercise participation, intelligence information, grant funding, and inclusion in the preparedness planning process.

The implications of this victory need to be addressed.

The death of bin Laden has been a significant victory in the war on terror for America as well as the rest of the world.

I look forward to joining with you to restore funding to this critical area.

So whether folks were supposed to have taken it or not, it is my understanding that KI is currently only required to be stockpiled within the 10-mile radius.