The September 11 attacks illustrated a fundamental failure by our Government to share information effectively.

I don't think anyone knows more about the intricacies of the budget and the institutional culture of the Pentagon than Bill Lynn.

the September 11 attacks illustrated a fundamental failure by our Government to share information effectively in order to detect and prevent the attack by 'connecting the dots.'

I would absolutely support proceeding again with registration of hedge funds so that we could have a much better handle on who is out there and what they are doing.

Governor Mabus, you bring an extraordinary range of experience to the task before you. I think the President made a very wise choice.

In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, major efforts have been made to improve information-sharing.

Now we are desperate for capital and desperate people do desperate things.

To be blunt, military forces can buy time, but the success there ultimately will be some type of political accommodation.

We have to get back there. And the general question is how do we get back there, where we can confidently tell the American people that if you work hard you can expect a growth in your wages and your income.

Regardless, I think, of the presence of U.S. forces there, the limiting factor appears to me to be the Afghan forces.

I believe sharing accurate, relevant, and timely information... is critical to combating terrorism and ensuring national security.

It is a great privilege for me to be here today to introduce Scott Gould to this Committee as President Obama's nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Veterans Administration.