"Combating the terrorist threat depends on accurate intelligence and an unbiased assessment."
"Let me also express my deepest sympathy to the family of David Hillman, a retired CBP officer who was killed by a suicide bomb in Kandahar."
"The top priority for the committee is to counter the serious and evolving terrorist threats facing our country."
"If we take the right action, many of our concerns about a terrorist threat from this region could be significantly reduced."
"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..."
"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."
"We must continue to make those critical investments in preparedness even in these tough economic times because preparedness and mitigation is cost-effective."
"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."
"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..."
"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."