I think that is a huge challenge going forward, and I am very hopeful that under the leadership of Chairman McCaul and Congressman Thompson you can convince the leadership here and when you do so over in the Senate to bring that focus.
Ridge emphasizes the need for focused congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
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I think the Mayor of Chicago has handled it beautifully. She said she wanted to be cautiously optimistic, it certainly was a very thoughtful and kind response in spite of the declarations from the White House.
I don't think the broader global community is prepared for the magnitude of infectious diseases.
While he may think he has the authority and legally, he might. He will not get and achieve the outcomes that I believe he wants and the President wants and the mayor wants, if you act unilaterally.
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