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Americans understand that our security is enhanced when the United States is trusted and respected in the world.

The terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the way we think about security.

The U.S. has already suffered a devastating attack on September 11, 2001, and may again become a target.

Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element.

It is no coincidence that our country has not been attacked since 9-11. Our initiatives to protect the homeland and aggressively take the fight to the terrorists have been factors in that success.

In the aftermath of September 11th, it is critical to secure our borders.

I think a lot of programs, policies have been put in place since 9/11, have prevented a 9/11-style attack. On the other hand, I think the threat has become greater, not lesser.

In the wake of the events of 11 September 2001, it now seems clear that the shock of the attacks was exploited in America.

It is frightening that in recent years such an increase has occurred in acts of terrorism, which have even reached peaceful countries such as ours. And as a 'remedy', more and more security forces are established to protect the lives of individual men and women.

We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.