One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster.

The sad fact is that the same terrorist scenarios, if they occurred in five different States, there could be five different sets of responses to the American people. We need, at a minimum, a level of coordination on communicating threats to the public.

We know that the most fundamental responsibility of our Federal Government is to ensure the safety of its people and to protect and ensure our National security. And clearly port security has been left in limbo.

The Staten Island Ferry remains a potential terrorist target.

And finally, let me just say it is a fact that not every city can dedicate resources to terrorism.

Ukraine has been a strong partner to the United States on international initiatives and a committed ally in fighting the War on Terrorism.

I won't tolerate lying.