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.

We must resist this easy organizational chart test and look to the substance of how responsibilities are allocated and how we are being protected.

Oral Statement

From our personal computers to Government networks to our critical infrastructure, the United States is under attack in cyberspace.

Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this very critical hearing on the effectiveness of the PCI standards.

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.

My testimony today includes preliminary observations on: (1) TSA's progress in meeting the 9/11 Commission Act mandate...

Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman, for convening this important hearing today.

One of the challenges we have is to try to protect the good people of America.

Our goal still has to be the 100 percent.

If we don't do our duties and something bad happens, shame on us.