we have to expand the size of the budget.

I think Mr. Miller would agree also that when you make these arrests in New York, you get intel that affects the whole country.

It makes no sense on the heel of when the National convention is coming to Charlotte, in addition to everything else, to take them off the UASI list.

I will just concur with Mr. Rose, as far as Nassau and Suffolk, also being very concerned about the bail reform.

we have to defend ourselves.

I am proud to have supported Chairman Thompson's efforts to secure funding to protect nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks.

the threats are as great today as they were prior to 9/11.

the fact is that is the reality and we are here to face reality.

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) applauds you for holding today's hearing on the importance of the DHS preparedness grants programs.

the loss of one life is too many, and I can only imagine how this tragedy would have unfolded if Jersey City was not armed with the capabilities they were able to build with DHS preparedness grant funding.

this committee has worked better when it is bipartisan.