For us to focus in and say Muslim Americans specifically are this threat, when I can also talk about gang radicalization...

The goal here should be how do we address that suffering through communication, through dialogue, through enlightenment.

I share some of the sentiments that you have heard from my colleagues on this side of the aisle...

I really want to discourage us from stigmatizing and ostracizing communities.

Homegrown violent extremism is not the domain of any one group of people in this Nation.

Let me say that today's hearing has been a great Congressional theater, certainly the equivalent of reality television.

Forging strong, positive relationships with the Muslim community is vital to our law enforcement community's ability to combat homegrown terrorism.

Without commenting further on the amendment that was passed, again, nobody will escape unscathed if that budget remains the budget.

Yes, I think that is an area of concern that both sides delay the radar for whatever reasons.

Just in closing, Madam Secretary under the continuing resolution, the DNDO would lose at least $20 million for acquisition this fiscal year.

Do you think this restriction will impact your Department's ability to protect urban areas?

In my opinion I believe that that sector warrants a Tier 2 consideration rather than the current Tier 1 status.

Right across the Hudson River stands a collection of refinery, chemical facilities between Newark Airport and Port Elizabeth that has been referred to by terrorism experts as the most dangerous 2 miles in America because a major release of…

Even though our respective roles have been changed and the scope and membership of the subcommittee has changed as well, I know that one thing will not change is our effective working relationship and our shared commitment to put…

both of us in this hearing room right now are much safer from chemical terrorism or accidental chemical release due to the actions of DC Water in removing gaseous chlorine from the Blue Plains facility.

But we agree with you that a large gap still exists in chemical security due to the exemption of drinking water, wastewater, and port facilities and that this gap must be closed.

The security of our Nation's chemical facilities is an important topic for this committee and this subcommittee, and I thank you for holding this hearing.

As a New Yorker and a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in strong opposition to this misguided, ill-advised legislation which would limit the New York Police Department's ability to protect American citizens in the Nation's…

Thank you, Peter Welch. Mr. Speaker, I just find it so interesting that here we are in the new 112th Congress and in the wealthiest Nation on the planet where nearly 50 million Americans still lack health care insurance, 13.5 percent of…

I rise on behalf of the people of New York's 11th congressional district to offer my thoughts and prayers to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, her staff, constituents, and all those affected by this tragic shooting. I am truly shocked…

As the 111th Congress comes to an end, it is with deep sadness that I come to the floor to wish a fond farewell to several members of the Congressional Black Caucus who will not be moving to the 112th Congress. These members, Congresswoman…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. It is my honor tonight to stand here as a second-generation American coming from a district where many people come as immigrants to make the United States their home. Some of those people, many of those…

I rise today as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 5283, the Help HAITI Act of 2010, introduced by my colleague, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. This bill normalizes the immigration procedures for certain adopted Haitian orphans that received…

I thank my colleague, Ms. Norton, for giving me this opportunity to share with everyone how proud I am to rise in support of H. Res. 1428, which recognizes and salutes the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on the occasion of its 100th anniversary…

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important Homeland Security legislation. This legislation authorizes a program that has been very instrumental in keeping the City of New York and its environs safe, and that is securing…