Political Quotes

“I am pleased to join with Senators Collins, Akaka, and Voinovich today to introduce the bipartisan SECURE Facilities Act of 2010--legislation that would modernize and reform an important but often overlooked agency within the Department of Homeland Security, DHS: the Federal Protective Service, FPS. FPS--with just 1,200 full time employees and approximately 15,000 contract guards--is responsible for security at 9,000 Federal buildings across the land. That mission, unfortunately, is in grave peril--due to severe budget shortfalls, mismanagement, and multiple operational challenges. That is why we are introducing legislation today to reform the agency, provide it with adequate resources, strengthen its management capabilities, and help it function at a higher level so it can protect visitors and employees at Federal buildings across this country more effectively.”