"Planning is extremely important."
"I think the Chairwoman deserves tremendous credit for taking an international issue and showing why it is such..."
"This is not necessarily a hearing only on Mumbai. It is asking the serious question of, how do we protect the Nation's infrastructure."
"I have tasked the subcommittee staff with looking into DHS coordination efforts with the private sector, very important."
"I think, in addition to the analysis it is important to have real-life experiences as well, and I hope that is part of your assessment."
"do you feel that our mechanism, DHS, FBI, and others, are moving toward understanding the potential for commando-type activities on the soil of the United States?"
"I can assure you being on this committee, help is on the way."
"Well, thank you. I know that that is something that we need to further review."
"I think you have given us our marching orders."
"What do you want from the Government in terms of assistance?"
"I am much more comforted by the fact that you would be on the Commercial Facilities Coordinating Council than I might be on real estate."