In 2005, the 9/11 Commission gave the U.S. Government an 'A-' in combating terrorist financing.
Oral Statement
Addressing this threat requires steadfast monitoring and proactive actions in every corner where ISIS and al-Qaeda ideology is spreading.
The spread of Islamist terrorism around the globe is a major concern for U.S. homeland security.
I certainly would urge the Congress to do all it can to restore the grant money and get cooperation as we move forward on that.
I would just like your observations as to what you believe the effectiveness of these grant programs have been now and going forward.
I just want to make sure we maintain the unity here today. I do have some differences with you and Mr. Payne on the whole issue of policing.
But, again, to be shortchanging you at a time like this, when the ISIS threats have never been greater...
That is a Federal responsibility.
So I just think all of us on the committee should stand as one, not as Republicans or Democrats or from New York or from the rest of the cou...
You generously gave me credit for being involved in the Zadroga 9/11 Act.