My concern is the innocent Westerners that are killed in the mean time.
It is time for the administration and the Congress to implement a plan to safeguard the homeland.
the world cannot let it become a training ground from which our nationals can return and launch attacks.
It is essential that the White House articulates American interests in the region.
the fact is, there has not been a major attack on our mainland since September 11, 2001.
It is because we did take aggressive action, not always done perfectly, but the fact is, we took action.
If you are a parent in Central America, in effect, this can look like a free pass.
I want to personally thank you for that. It is greatly appreciated.
What keeps me up at night is the thought of a nuclear device in New York City.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me at the outset thank you, and Congressman Keating, for the outstanding work you have done on this report.
Because for all we knew at that moment there could have been another attack being planned in another city, New York, Philadelphia, Trenton, ...