With the nature of airports, small rural airports, they have unique challenges. I think it's an area where we should continue.

When there is a threat on board an aircraft, the FBI responds and investigates. When a pilot makes an error on the aircraft, the FAA responds and investigates. And when there is an airplane crash, the NTSB responds and investigates.

I know, you know, that some of the reviews of 9/11 taught us that so many lives would have been saved had that been in place.

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Ruppersberger).

Thank you, Madam Chair; and thank you, Mr. Ruppersberger, for allowing me to present this timely amendment to the FY12 Intelligence authorization. Madam Chair, there are 72 fusion centers throughout the United States, including one in…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 501 (page 51, after line 18), insert the following new section: SEC. 502. SENSE OF CONGRESS…

I think that is a tremendous tool we should use to make sure those countries are doing their part on their end to make our job easier and make everyone safer.

some of this is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

We are just days away from the 10th anniversary of 9/11. This testimony today indicated that we are light years--we have moved light years in our understanding and anticipating and preparing for all kinds of terrorist threats.

the role of security is a Government role; and so as we come away from this hearing, we understand our obligation, particularly being Members of the Homeland Security Committee, to do this, to protect our citizens, to make sure our…

I thank the gentleman for yielding his time. I rise today to honor Sergeant Matthew A. Pucino of Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, who lost his life on November 23, 2009, after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while…

I am a big believer in pilot projects as well.