"We can secure an airplane. We can secure the border. We can secure a Federal building."
"As the representative of the 37th district, I understand the need for law enforcement to constantly modify and assess anti-terror strategies."
"In our zeal to combat terrorism and protect our country, we must be careful not to wrongly accuse our people because of how they look, where they live, or their cultural background."
"For the sake of the record, give us some of those varieties."
"I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will end this dangerous budgetary strategy and pursue a course that provides our first responders with the financial certainty they need to ful..."
"We must continue to make those critical investments in preparedness even in these tough economic times because preparedness and mitigation is cost-effective."
"Therefore, I am concerned that the proposals to decrease FEMA's budget could limit the progress the agency has experienced in the last few years."
"The revelation in Ridge's book is confirmation of what we suspected. The Bush White House sought to politicize homeland security and exploit Americans' fears about future attacks."
"I think today's hearing will lay important markers about general aviation security and how DHS can more efficiently harness its resources."
"Yes, I believe in partnership with the Ranking Member. We are concerned about the industry, the jobs, and ensuring that we can have a balanced approach to the security of general aviation."
"Therefore, I urge TSA to postpone final implementation of general aviation security regulations until the new TSA leadership has had the opportunity to review the NPRM and engage in discussion with Co..."
"Our Nation's diversity is one of our greatest strengths."