Thomas J. Ridge: “DHS has made only limited progress with BioWatch and the National biosurveillance integration system--and at great…”

So, I think if the president is looking to make America great, that's his goal, he also has to make it safe.

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.

Either we make these effective tools or we replace them.

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.