Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, before I present the subcommittee's recommendations, let me take a moment to address the events perpetrated on the United States last week. America has been hurt by these attacks, but we are far from defeated. We will care for our wounded and mourn for those who have lost their lives. We will repair the physical damage to our institutions and seek out those who are responsible. We will have justice. We will stand together, and we will emerge from this catastrophe stronger than before. This subcommittee is committed to working with the Defense Department to ensure the necessary resources are available for reconstructing the Pentagon and improving the anti-terrorism and force protection measures of defense facilities at home and abroad. Let me assure the Members, the funding needed to rebuild the Pentagon will be made available from last week's $40 billion emergency spending measure; and it is my understanding that the Department is already moving ahead with the reconstruction effort from the first $10 billion provided to the President.”