 Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies. |
| But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend. |
| The backbone of our nation's domestic defense against terrorist attacks will continue to be the men and women in local law enforcement and emergency services. |
| Japan's inexplicable lack of response to even consider a move to re-open their market to U.S. beef will sorely tempt economic trade action against Japan. |
| The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion. |
| I'm concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. There's no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild. |
| Saddam Hussein has openly admitted to the rest of the world that he had weapons of mass destruction. He used those weapons to kill his own people. |
| The security of the United States, which is so dependent on having accurate and timely intelligence, is not a Republican or a Democratic issue. |
| When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job. |
| Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself. |
