In FY 2003, Pres. Bush requested a budget of $37.7 billion for Homeland Security. This money was used to support first responders and aviation security measures defend against biological attacks, and provide for information sharing.
Homeland Security is the networking and partnership of resources and intelligence between federal, state, and local governments. Because of the effective work and coordination among agencies, there is no doubt within intelligence communities that America has prevented terrorist actions from occurring on our soil. We must support the President and Secretary Tom Ridge to avoid future disasters.
The freedoms and ideals of America make it the greatest country in the world. Winning the war on terrorism and protecting our homeland have to be top priorities. I look forward to having the opportunity to support Pres. Bush in the war on terrorism as a member of the US Senate.
For too long, obstructionists have fought to prevent the development and deployment of such a system. First they said it would never work; then they said it would be too expensive; then they said it would be moot.I pledge full support for the development and deployment, as soon as possible, of a working ballistic missile defense