Kathleen Rice: “I just think it is the most insane policy that there is any man or woman who wore the uniform of this country... is…”

I have heard from Jewish and interfaith organizations that the present funding levels are clearly insufficient to meet the current needs.

I think what we are--the subject matter of today's hearing brings me to that--again to that issue of how we get people around safely and efficiently.

How can we create or encourage a more holistic approach to disaster relief that improves intergovernmental coordination?

I remember, in the days and weeks and months after 9/11, you know, which basically shut down the aviation industry for some time.