Combating terrorism: preparing and funding first responders : hearing before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, September 9, 2003U.S. Government Printing Office, 2004 - 76 pages |
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Page 3 - Yet we will do what is necessary, we will spend what is necessary, to achieve this essential victory in the war on terror, to promote freedom, and to make our own nation more secure.
Page 2 - These are not abstract policy considerations. Without standards, time and money will be wasted on a dangerous and costly illusion while police officers, firefighters, emergency medical teams, public health providers, and emergency managers confront terrorism without the tools they need. Nor can we afford to wait for a national consensus on standards to emerge before funding critical first responders initiatives.
Page 3 - I thank the gentleman. [The prepared statement of Hon. Dennis J. Kucinich follows:] Statement of Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich Ranking Minority Member House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations Committee on Government Reform US House of Representatives Hearing on "The Evolving National Strategy for Victory in Iraq" July 11, 2006 Good afternoon.
Page 59 - With whatever capabilities they have, however, America's local emergency responders will always be the first to confront a terrorist incident and will play the central role in managing its immediate consequences. Their efforts in the first minutes and hours following an attack will be critical to saving lives, reestablishing order, and preventing mass panic. "The United States has a responsibility to provide them with the equipment, training, and other necessary resources to do their jobs safely...
Page 34 - I've read this one several times. Senator RUDMAN. We have heard that and I would also point out something that has not been mentioned here this morning. I don't know if you're aware of this or not, but we now have less policemen in this country than we did on September 11. Now, that's hard to believe. There are less police due to budget cuts across the country than there were on September 11. Mrs. MALONEY. Based on whose stats? Senator RUDMAN. We have the statistics from the National Association...
Page 55 - America's fire and emergency service. America's fire and emergency service reaches every community across the Nation, covering urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods. Nearly 1.1 million men and women serve in 30,000 career, volunteer and combination fire departments across the United States. The fire service is the only entity that is locally situated, staffed, and equipped to respond to all types of emergencies. Members of the fire service respond to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes...