"I do not perceive that careful consultation with the people's representatives has previously characterized the development of White House Homeland Security policy and strategy."
"Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this very critical hearing on the effectiveness of the PCI standards."
"From our personal computers to Government networks to our critical infrastructure, the United States is under attack in cyberspace."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman, for convening this important hearing today."
"My testimony today includes preliminary observations on: (1) TSA's progress in meeting the 9/11 Commission Act mandate..."
"One of the challenges we have is to try to protect the good people of America."
"If we don't do our duties and something bad happens, shame on us."
"Our goal still has to be the 100 percent."
"As a Member of Congress, somebody who chairs this committee, I would not want something to happen that can be put at the door of an imperfect screening system as to the reason it occurred."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chair; and let me also welcome our witnesses in the first panel here today."
"In many ways, DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is at a crossroads."
"Secretary Napolitano has promised that DHS going forward would partner better with State, local, tribal, and private sector stakeholders."