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Opening Statement Subcommittee on Homeland Security FY 2009 Full Committee Mark-up
Friday, June 27, 2008 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin my comments by sincerely thanking you for listening to my concerns and accommodating the minority’s interests, where possible. I also want to thank you for your commitment to this bill’s traditions of professionalism, bipartisanship, and regular order.
Committee Democrats Vote To Impede Border Fence Construction; Illegal Immigration Measures; and Intelligence
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee voted down a series of amendments related to securing the border, enhancing illegal immigration enforcement, and supporting key intelligence programs during consideration of the FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Most notably, the bill withholds $400 million from border fence construction unless a broad range of onerous requirements are met by the Department of Homeland Security. Efforts by Ranking Member Harold “Hal” Rogers to reject these restrictions and replace them with the previously approved and responsible expenditure plan requirements were turned away.
Opening Statement to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security - FY 2009 Appropriations Subcommittee Mark-up
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin my comments by sincerely thanking you for listening to my concerns and accommodating the minority’s interests, where possible. I also want to thank you for your commitment to this bill’s traditions of professionalism, bipartisanship, and regular order."
Rep. Rogers Opening Statement - Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to Secretary Chertoff. Mr. Secretary, I am convinced that despite the daunting challenges facing our country, despite the constant threat of natural disasters, and despite the all too real and persistent danger of violent extremism around the globe, this great Nation is unquestionably safer and more secure today than it was before 9/11—and that’s in no small part due to the laudable efforts of thousands of DHS employees on the front lines and the resolve with which you have approached your job as Secretary over the last three years.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Opening Statement
Thursday, April 03, 2008 - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and welcome to Director Sullivan. You come before us today at an interesting time in the Secret Service’s history—a time when your agency is being tested in both of its missions of protection and investigations.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Opening Statement
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to Deputy Commissioner Ahern, Director Oxford, and our guests from outside of the Department.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Opening Statement
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and welcome to Dr. Runge The Office of Health Affairs and the Chief Medical Officer are functions that seem to be continually evolving. Just three years ago the Office of the Chief Medical Officer started with only 10 FTEs and $2 million dollars. Today, the FY09 request for the Office of Health Affairs has jumped to a whopping $161 million, supporting 80 FTEs. It’s an understatement to say you’ve come a long way in a short period of time.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Opening Statement
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and welcome to Under Secretary Jamison and our other distinguished guests. Today, we are here to discuss what many view as one of the most fundamental missions of DHS—to protect our Nation’s critical infrastructure, key resources, and vital systems from attack or sabotage. From power plants to communications systems to chemical facilities to cyber networks, it is the National Protection and Programs Directorate, or NPPD, that is charged with both the protection and risk mitigation of critical infrastructure that keeps commerce moving, powers our homes, and fuels American innovation.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee Speech
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome back to Chief Paulison and greetings to our other distinguished guests. It was a little over two and half years ago that FEMA was literally on life support. In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, words like “broken”, “failure”, “dysfunctional”, and “mismanaged” were used to describe what is supposed to be our nation’s preeminent preparedness and emergency management agency.
Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee Speech
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our guests from the Department and GAO. Since its creation almost five years ago, DHS has labored through the largest reorganization of the Federal government in more than half a century. This task – creating the third largest Cabinet agency with the missions of protecting our country and responding to threats and catastrophes, while also facilitating legitimate immigration, travel, and trade – has certainly presented challenges to both the Administration and the Congress.

 

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