Thad Cochran: “I am impressed with the comprehensive statement made by the distinguished Senator from Maryland, describing the…”

“I am impressed with the comprehensive statement made by the distinguished Senator from Maryland, describing the provisions of this bill that have been prepared and are being presented today to the Senate by her subcommittee. Her comments and the tone that she has set reflects so well on the Senate. It also reflects a bipartisanship that is so important to the writing of this bill. This is not a Republican bill nor a Democratic bill. It is a bill that reflects a consensus of the members of the subcommittee and also respect for the requests being made by the administration for funding of these agencies and departments for the next fiscal year. We have all had what some might say is a wake-up call about hurricane warnings, mobilization of State and local resources, and relocation of people who are threatened by the ravages of storms such as Katrina. This bill is designed to meet the challenge that is so fresh in our minds. It can be presented to Government officials, private individuals, and businesses as we seek to protect our families and our property and our lives from the threats hurricanes and other storms might pose. It also reflects, as the distinguished Senator pointed out, funding that provides the resources we need for law-and-order activities, crime prevention, and investigations to ensure we are doing what has to be done to protect the security of our country.…”