Bill Keating

So we are at risk, clearly, on that with these same group of terrorists working within our borders?

In Boston there is a situation where the operations of the attack were conducted by two people that were domestic--at least had lived here--one a citizen, one a noncitizen.

It is my hope that this bi-partisan legislation will be voted favorably by this committee.

Well, I would just speak to the general necessity all the more that we be concerned that Iran not be permitted to even get close to a final development of a nuclear weapon.

If implemented correctly and thoughtfully this agreement can place both Kosovo and Serbia on a path toward EU accession.

In the last week, we witnessed both Kosovo and Serbia take immense strides toward greater stability and prosperity for their people.

Peace is fragile, and in the Balkans this fragile nature can at times take a life of its own.

The courage that they exhibited deserves everybody's support.

I honestly think this Committee represents the best opportunity for significant change in Magnuson-Stevens.

Thank you to Chairman Hastings, Ranking Member Markey, and Members of the House Natural Resources Committee for holding the first hearing on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) today.

Rather than helping to find real solutions to deal with climate change, many have denied its existence.

House leadership refused to even allow a vote on an amendment I proposed to restore $150 million in fisheries disaster aid.

I'm frustrated that the majority here in the House has ignored the needs of fishermen.

I urge the Budget Committee to be weary of shortsighted austerity that will eliminate job-creating initiatives and compromise our safety for the sake of immediate savings.

My constituents on Cape Cod, the Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard and the South Shore of Massachusetts have strong opinions about how their taxpayer money should be spent.

I support a plan that combines common sense tax reform with pragmatic spending cuts don't disproportionally affect our middle class families or seniors.

I am intrigued by the idea of a New Silk Road in Central Asia.

If there is a cyber breach in one of the big five financial institutions, for even several hours, they go bankrupt.

I don't think that job is being done frankly, and as history has shown us, one unsafe airport compromises every airport in the entire country.

We need to push airport security out past the checkpoint and long before a passenger approaches the airport.

Since 2001, there's been over 1,300 perimeter security breaches at airports.

These prioritizations, in my opinion, in this culture has to change, not just for security reasons but our overall mission.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for just allowing me to do that.

I want to thank the witnesses for being here today.

The greatest legacy we can give to these families that have lost loved ones are--I think the greatest legacy is that this wouldn't happen again to another American.