"But today we start with what I think to be one of the most important functions of Government, and that is to keep our people safe."
"The choice between security and liberty is a false choice, as nothing is more likely to endanger Americans' liberty than the success of a terrorist attack at home."
"I intend for this Subcommittee to play an active role in that regard."
"If there is not a red flag nationally about a problem that would warrant notifying Montgomery County, but Montgomery County has part of a scenario but not everything, how does it fill in the blanks wi..."
"Last year, as Senator Cardin mentioned, the ACLU of Maryland exposed an extensive Maryland State Police spying operation."
"This Subcommittee will also have to deal with the PATRIOT Act. Several provisions of the PATRIOT Act will expire this year, and Congress will need to consider extending those provisions or modifying t..."
"I consider this to be our most important responsibility in making sure that actionable intelligence information is gathered in a way that is made accessible to those who can prevent terrorist activiti..."
"Well, continuing this line, because I think this is really the critical part, we are trying to get it right on sharing of information."
"I do think with a new administration, there are always new opportunities. We should try to take advantage of this."
"We look forward to Congressman Connolly's testimony."
"This hearing of the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife of the Committee on Environment and Public Works will come to order."