Vito Fossella

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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.

Mr. Speaker, on September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked, and Britain stood with us. This was not only an attack against America, but against the civilized world; and Britain understood this.

I won't tolerate lying.

From the Bush Administration to the 9-11 Commission, there is an urgent and universally recognized need to change the broken formula through which Homeland Security grant money currently is allocated to our first responders.

First at the outset, let me commend the great men and women of the United States Coast Guard for what they do.

Russia under President Putin is less democratic and less free today than when he assumed office. If Russia cannot fulfill its obligation to the G-8 and maintain a high standard of democratic governance then its membership should be suspended.

The United States has a responsibility to help our new allies achieve democracy and become full partners in a range of international affairs.

With drastically higher prices than other parts of the country, homeownership in the area has limited access for lower and middle income New Yorkers.

I have no confidence in Hamas as a responsible leader of the Palestinian Authority nor do I believe the terrorist group wants peace with Israel.

In my district of Staten Island and Brooklyn, residents joined together and raised money to help military families send these packages over seas.