"How will we assess whether the new strategy is working? How will we know if we're winning?"
"It seems to me that prior to going forward with the commitment of additional troops, that the administration should have already established specific benchmarks."
"I am honored to support Karen Mills' nomination to be the next Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)."
"Did you put into the system additional reviews or safeguards or higher-level approvals to ensure the integrity of the procurement process?"
"I intend to request additional resources and personnel for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help stem the flow of drugs and people moving north into the United ..."
"I am concerned, however, that the technological infrastructure that is necessary to process those documents, including passport cards, efficiently will not be in place by June at all of the land ports..."
"I join the Chairman in welcoming Jane Holl Lute to our Committee today as we consider her nomination to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security."
"The Deputy Secretary of DHS wields considerable power over the day-to-day operations of the Department."
"It took most of a year. We did several hearings, issued a report with recommendations for all levels of government."
"So when you became aware of the extent of corruption and fraud, what actions did you take?"
"It significantly strengthened the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and since that time, I know the Chairman takes great pride in the fact, as do I, that FEMA's response to natural disasters..."