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"We can never be too prepared for potential emergency situations, and this program helps local and state governments ensure that our citizens are safe," said Bilirakis, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
"It is our duty to ensure that our troops and their families receive a paycheck on time and have the resources they need," Bilirakis said. "These brave men and women should be our top priority, as they have made protecting our country their top priority."
"It's extremely troubling that the U.S. government would grant a visa to the son of such a despicable individual," said Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. "This raises very legitimate concerns about the security of our visa program."
"Florida's unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the country, so we must do all we can to connect those who are out of work with employers," Bilirakis said. "This career fair will serve as an excellent opportunity for those in search of jobs to meet with potential employers in the area."
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Published March 30, 2011
On Feb. 23, the FBI arrested Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, a 20-year-old Saudi national studying in the United States on a student visa, for plotting terrorist attacks against soldiers, critical infrastructure and former President George W. Bush.
"Many foreign students come here with noble intentions, and while not all terrorists have come to the U.S. under the guise of a student visa, many do," said Bilirakis, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee. "Terrorists have found a loop hole in our nation's security, and we must close that loop hole."
"As the devastation continues in Japan, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by this terrible natural disaster.
"Terrorist organizations have become increasingly adept at using the Internet and social media to recruit, inspire, and motivate individuals already in the United States to carry out attacks on their behalf," Bilirakis said. "We must combat the use of the Internet and other technology by terrorist organizations to inspire and encourage attacks by those who are already here."
"When it comes to preparing for and responding to emergencies, we can never be too equipped for what we may face, so it's important that we have these meetings with Administrator Fugate," Bilirakis said.