I think the big event has happened and now it is time for Congress to act.

I hope this latest breach will stir our Government to action and, quite frankly, the Congress in a frank acknowledgment that we have fallen behind.

I would submit that is not strong enough. There are no consequences to the actions.

What is equally appalling to me is the administration's response.

Clearly the administration needs to take this more seriously.

Our Government, in my opinion, is still reeling from what appears to be the most significant breach of Federal networks in U.S. history.

Terrorists are constantly probing our defenses and would not hesitate to exploit a program meant to save innocent people fleeing from violence for the purpose of attacking our homeland.

Simply put, we cannot screen applicants confidentially if we don't have good intelligence on the ground.

Congress, the President, and the Department of Homeland Security need to come together with State and local governments to honestly acknowledge that domestic terrorism is a threat to the safety and security of the American homeland…

America has a proud tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. But we need to make sure the extremists do not exploit this pathway to our country, especially from terrorist safe havens.

I am writing to request that the Committee hold hearings on the threat of domestic terrorism.