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.

It's not the function of Congress to do criminal investigations.

Im concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. Theres no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild.

This is nothing new. It has proved meritorious because we have gathered significant information on bad guys and only on bad guys over the years.

I believe [filibustering judicial nominees] is in violation of the Constitution

The security of the United States, which is so dependent on having accurate and timely intelligence, is not a Republican or a Democratic issue.

It's very difficult to tell someone how to protect themselves from a terrorist attack, whether it occurs in the U.S. or on foreign soil, particularly when you have terrorists with no concern for human life.