"Those who exchange freedom for security end up with neither freedom nor security."
"Pulling FEMA out of the department will once again fracture the nation's ability to respond to all types of catastrophes--whether natural or man-made."
"I know also very much embraces a risk-based approach to dealing with our Nation's homeland security issues."
"We need a strategy that uses all of the tools of the U.S. power in a coordinated fashion, but more importantly, we need to hold our agencies accountable for implementing that strategy."
"The review must clearly delineate roles and responsibilities of each agency involved in the governance of cybersecurity at the Federal level."
"I believe this administration should seek to use a combination of regulations and incentives to ensure that our electricity grid... are properly secured."
"I believe the CSIS report's recommendation to create three new public/private groups designed to foster better trust and cooperation on cyber issues is the right approach."
"I think perhaps at our next hearing we need to bring some of the people who have the primary responsibility for the plan..."
"What should ICE do to ensure local agencies understand the limitations and scope of their 287(g) agreements?"
"I urge TSA to delay implementation of final rulemaking with regard to the Large Aircraft Security Program until the new TSA leadership has had an opportunity to review the NPRM and engage with Congres..."
"assures that there will be direct access but it cannot assure that the relationship with the President will be strong or that the Administrator will have the presidents confidence."
"Virgin Islands was one of many stops."