Political Quotes

“September 11, 2001, changed our world. It changed the way in which we must deal with terrorism and the way in which we, as a country, must protect ourselves. Since then, Congress and the administration have taken steps to help better protect our Nation at home and abroad. We have provided law enforcement with enhanced investigative tools and improved our ability to coordinate activities designed to protect against the future threat of terrorism. Yet these actions are not enough to guarantee our Nation's security or freedom. The 9/11 Commission report and recommendations showed us that security and freedom can only be accomplished through continued vigilance and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. But these broad antiterrorism efforts do not have to come at the price of our rights here at home. The joint hearing held by the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law and the Subcommittee on the Constitution reaffirmed that ignoring important civil liberties will not only erode our freedoms but would undermine legitimate efforts to increase our security here at home.”