I agree having an open discussion about problems and preventing terrorism is good.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to ask unanimous consent that a copy of the following items would be submitted for the record.

These hearings threaten to reduce, rather than enhance, our security.

We insist, however, that this committee not fail to recognize that radicalism is not limited to Islam and in no way are all Muslims radical.

This hearing is deeply unsettling. First, it fails to address radicalism in general, choosing instead to focus only on American Muslims.

To hold a hearing implicating 3 million Americans in the public eye for the actions of just over 100 is beyond saddening.

We the undersigned members of the House Committee on Homeland Security write to express our deep concern regarding the hearing scheduled for March 10.

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

Would you agree that members of Asian gangs, black gangs, Mexican gangs, and white supremacists have also been radicalized?

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.

COPS is critical to any local chief of police. I am just going to say it like it is.