Political Quotes

“I want to rise very briefly--I know there are a number of Members who are seeking recognition--to thank my friend and colleague from Illinois for his statement today. He has worked very hard on this bill. I know it is an issue he cares deeply about, and I very much appreciate his taking the time to come to the floor and to urge Members to vote for the motion to proceed to the debate on this absolutely vital piece of legislation. I must say I was disappointed to hear some of the comments made on the Senate floor today in opposition to this bill. The fact is both Republican and Democratic officials have, with very few exceptions, endorsed the framework of this bill and urged us to move forward. In fact, they have warned us repeatedly in saying the only question is when a major cyber attack will occur. Not whether it will occur, but when it will occur. We have letter after letter, statement after statement from national and homeland security experts, representing both President Bush's administration and the current administration, urging us to act. Indeed, yesterday the Aspen Institute Homeland Security Group put out a statement, stating the following: The Aspen Homeland Security Group strongly urges the U.S. Senate to vote this week to take up S. 3414, the cyber- security bill, for debate on the Floor.…”