Peter King

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

DHS preparedness grants have proved to be an invaluable investment in America's security.

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

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.

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

We have to defend ourselves.

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

In 2001, we witnessed first-hand the grim reality of bioweapon use when anthrax powder was delivered through the mail.

In recent years, the desire to use non-conventional weapons has increased.

Since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, the terrorist threat against the United States continues to grow and evolve.

Unfortunately, recent reports have indicated that the CWMD office has significantly scaled back or eliminated the specific programs put in place to help protect the country.

The President's 2018 National Biodefense Strategy states that biological threats are, 'among the most serious threats facing the United States and the international community.'

Since the horrific attacks of September 11, the terrorist threat against the United States continues to grow and to evolve.

He was a true gentleman, a very distinguished person to work with.

At Sandy Hook Promise, we believe that school violence is preventable when you know the signs.

To avoid the use of any Federal resources on hardening schools, which does not make students safer and contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline

We need accurate reporting of violence on campus. Bullying can lead to mass murder.

In my view the main reason school shootings have been an epidemic for the past 2 decades is two-fold.

I recommend all members to co-sponsor and pass the EAGLES Act.

One of best ways to prevent the next school shooting are threat assessment teams.

Many of those things are low-cost or no-cost. Those measures will be on SchoolSafety.gov.

In order to move the needle, we have to make sure schools are not just throwing money at the problem.

After the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year, President Trump established the Federal Commission on School Safety.

Over the last several decades, our Nation has witnessed egregious acts of violence in schools.

Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country, submits this letter in advance of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing…