It is to save lives.

We will continue to work together for the best interests of our country.

The erosion of State and local preparedness funding leaves us at risk of not being adequately prepared to respond to man-made and natural disasters.

We cannot afford to become complacent--that is the bottom line.

There was not an ability for the locals to be able to control the assets.

Unless FEMA comes up with a way to generate such goodwill or comes up with a way to help generate such financial incentives, I believe that program will continue to languish and nothing will come of it.

I do believe the Coast Guard has heard that, they are engaging with the smaller communities.

Mr. Speaker, a few days ago, I visited a local Tampa gas station and spoke with dozens of customers about the impact of rising gas prices on already financially strapped families. Overwhelmingly, my constituents told me that we must look…

Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 302, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Holt The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…

We are here today to discuss the ways we can and must be proactive, not just reactive, to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

I am pleased to be here to discuss the acquisition and development of medical countermeasures to protect the public health.