Transforming the National Guard: Resourcing for Readiness : Hearing Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, April 29, 2004

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Page 36 - We must take the battle to the enemy, disrupt his plans, and confront the worst threats before they emerge. In the world we have entered, the only path to safety is the path of action. And this nation will act.
Page 46 - ... a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.
Page 29 - It is the policy of this committee that all witnesses be sworn in before they testify.
Page 43 - To this end, the study is sponsored jointly by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (OASD/SO/LIC) and the Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (DOS/R).
Page 54 - Rahall, and members of the Committee, thank you for your invitation to testify today. On...
Page 50 - Mr. Chairman, I commend you and the members of this committee for your interest in section 1005 of the Federal Assistance Improvement Act of 1981.
Page 47 - National Strategy for Homeland Security, the National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets...
Page 46 - ... concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize the damage and assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks. On the other hand, the Defense Department defines homeland defense as the military protection of United States territory, domestic population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression.
Page 38 - NORTHCOM's specific mission is to: conduct operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States. its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; and as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide military assistance to civil authorities including consequence management operations.

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