In a perfect world, which is one we never operate in, obviously what we would want to happen is all the information be crystal-clear and precise and what we need.

We are not here to point fingers. We are not here to talk about defunding the police.

Until they wear the gun belt, until they pin that shield on their chest, they have no idea what law enforcement officers do every day.

If that does not mark the remarks of a true leader, I am not sure what does. I would serve under your command any day.

I think one of the criticisms that we have heard...is the idea of when the grants are actually announced and when they are obligated or implemented.

I think it is important to realize our ports.

Is it possible that without safeguards, that our trade can actually be disrupted across the world with the dominance of the crane?

I think we would agree that there is a presence.

I represent New York's fourth district, which is Nassau County on Long Island.

This is a committee here in the House of Representatives that works in a bipartisan fashion. Emergency management shouldn't be partisan.

As a first responder myself and Chairman of this subcommittee, I remain committed to supporting FEMA's suite of preparedness grant programs.