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It was clear on September 11, 2001, that there are weaknesses and
vulnerabilities in the way our government handles matters of security,
enforcement and intelligence. It is my hope and belief that the new
Department of Homeland Security will help strengthen our safety and security
by bringing together dozens of agencies that have the same goal -- protecting
the American people. The new department reduces redundancies and inefficiencies in
the system. In our climate of heightened alertness, intelligence is one of our
best defenses. This new department will allow federal agencies to more
quickly gather and analyze intelligence information, then share that
information with state and local authorities. It is the responsibility
of Congress to monitor this new Cabinet-level department to ensure the
necessary steps are taken to meet its mission while maintaining the
protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
Homeland Security
Related News:
- Tanner on London Bombings: Allies Will Keep Fighting Terror (July 7, 2005)
- Tanner Requests Additional COPS Funding (May 10, 2005)
- Tanner Attends NATO Conference in Slovakia (May 21, 2004)
- Tanner Attends NATO Meetings in Europe (Feb. 12, 2004)
- Tanner: Foreign Countries Buying U.S. Debt (Oct. 20, 2003)
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Tanner Announces
Grants to Protect Tennessee Police Officers
(July 1, 2003) - Tanner Participates in Terrorism Defense Planning (Feb. 11, 2003)
- Tanner Attends Signing of Homeland Security Act (Nov. 25, 2002)
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Tanner Issues
Statement on Eve of Sept. 11 Anniversary
(Sept. 10, 2002) -
Tanner, Quigley
Cite Progress in War; Note Effort is Ongoing
(Aug. 13, 2002) - Congressman Tanner Votes for New Homeland Security Department (July 26, 2002)
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Tanner Discusses
Homeland Security with Director Tom Ridge
(June 12, 2002) - Tanner Ready to Tackle Issues; War, Budget, Farming Top Legislative Agenda (Jan. 23, 2002)
- Tanner Issues Statement on Airline Security (Nov. 16, 2001)
- Tennessee Gets National Guard Team for Emergency Response Enhancement (Nov. 16, 2001)
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Tanner Urges
Congress to Address Security Concerns First
(Oct. 26, 2001) -
Tanner Issues
Statement on Terrorist Attacks (Sept. 11, 2001)
Resources:
- United States Department of Homeland Security
- Tennessee Office of Homeland Security
- Ready.gov
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FEMA's "Are You Ready?" Guide to Citizen Preparedness
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