"Clearly this is an emerging threat, and it is certainly within the jurisdiction of DHS to respond."
"Local first responders must feel more empowered to develop strategic initiatives for themselves."
"This committee has been supportive of the S&T Directorate in becoming better prepared to make such contributions for first responders."
"What we do here in Washington affects how fire fighters, police, EMS technicians, border and maritime security, doctors and nurses protect Americans every day, especially in times of disaster."
"Well, thank you. Clearly, that is a real challenge when you are really--you are dealing with such a fluid dynamic in the varying jurisdictions around the Nation and terrain."
"Without clearly defined metrics, Congress cannot gauge project goals and evaluate funding."
"I thank the Ranking Member, Ms. Richardson, as well as Chairman Lungren for convening this joint hearing."
"Simply, all these challenges must be overcome, and protection of our infrastructure accomplished without violating our fundamental rights of individual privacy that are enshrined in our Constitution."
"Our ability to detect, prevent, preempt, and deter terrorists and malicious state-sponsored cyber attacks reflect on our capability, and our political will to protect our vital National infrastructure..."
"State-sponsored cyber threats from Iran and actual attacks from other countries directed at the United States, have been a hot topic over the past few years."
"I am glad my colleague and fellow New Yorker, Mr. Higgins, has brought some legislation to bear on the issue we are discussing today."