After Sept. 11, 2001, civil forfeiture and the war on drugs became entwined with efforts to improve homeland security.
But if the government thinks that Congressional hearings will improve homeland security and help expose those exploiting Islam, I assure full cooperation.
Because of offensive actions against Al Qaeda since 9/11, and defensive actions to improve homeland security, we believe we are safer today.
"Because of offensive actions against Al Qaeda since 9/11, and defense actions to improve homeland security, we believe we are safer today.
"You can improve homeland security from a purely physical point of view, you can increase security at airports, but that isn't exactly addressing the issue.
We want to work together to improve homeland security and protect our borders, to keep out those people who want to bring us harm but also to celebrate our nation's diversity and welcome those hard-working immigrants who pay taxes and keep our country strong.
"Because of offensive actions against Al Qaeda since 9/11, and defense actions to improve homeland security, we believe we are safer today," the commission wrote in an executive summary of its long-awaited report, praising in particular the United States invasion that toppled the Taliban in Afghanistan, ending its sanctuary for Al Qaeda.
To improve homeland security, the administration must reach out to citizens and provide real education about the threats they face.
Congress needs to end the president's failed strategy in Iraq, so that we can focus on improving our homeland security and denying al Qaeda a safe haven in Pakistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
We have, I think, greatly improved our homeland security since 9/11 occurred.
