I don't think there's a city that has done more and sustained a higher level of security and protection than New York City.
Tom RidgeYou have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I've learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead.
Tom RidgeWe must also reject the false choice of liberty versus security. We can and must have both.
Tom RidgeThe programs supported by the International Affairs Budget are as essential to our national security as defense programs. Development and diplomacy protect our nation by addressing the root causes of terrorism and conflict. But it's not just about security. By building new markets overseas for American products, the International Affairs Budget creates jobs and boosts the economy here at home.
Tom Ridge