"While the threat of an EMP event is real, I believe we need to use scientific, risk-based, and frankly, common-sense plans and exercises to give us a clearer picture of how to prevent and respond in the event of an EMP incident."
"I want to commend Congressman Franks for his leadership. I don't think any Member of Congress knows this issue more than he does."
"As Vice Chairman of this subcommittee, I am honored and privileged and pleased to chair this important hearing on the threat and consequences to our Nation's critical infrastructure from electromagnet..."
"Phase three of the European phased adaptive approach envisions the deployment of the AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System and advanced SM-3 Interceptors."
"I think most of the Presidential candidates we met with spoke to this issue."
"My hope is that this hearing will be successful in educating the public on the threat of EMP and will alleviate some of the fears that people have on EMP attacks."
"I think that a drastic change like what is proposed here can have a huge impact on a program that has worked effectively since 2002."
"We cannot defend the American way of life--which, importantly, includes our liberties--by surrendering that way of life."
"Boston Strong is not a form of hubris or arrogance or naivete--but a form of pride and defiance and resilience."
"I want to say that everybody must sacrifice, and the Reserve component is no different in that regard."
"We could never be defeated by them--but we could voluntarily surrender to them . . . and we must not."