Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, let me say a huge thank-you to Representative Ivey for yielding and particular appreciation and thanks to Congressman D'Esposito, the chairman of the subcommittee. I am pleased that we are here today to consider Representative D'Esposito's bill, H.R. 3224, the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023, of which I am a proud original cosponsor. {time} 1545 The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, CWMD, office within the Department of Homeland Security was established to elevate and consolidate the Department's effort to protect our Nation from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. CWMD supports Federal, State, and local law enforcement and first responders to defend against CBRN attacks and accomplishes this through programs such as the Securing the Cities program, STC, which holds significant importance for the residents of my home of New Orleans. The Securing the Cities program bolsters our cities' capacity to identify and thwart potential terrorist threats, particularly during major events like Mardi Gras, Sugar Bowl, Super Bowl, and so many other events that are home to the State of Louisiana. Another critical program deployed by CWMD is the National Biosurveillance Integration Center, NBIC.…”