Hurricane Katrina this past week was certainly the worst episode in what has become an all-too-familiar and tragic cycle, and our nation is now faced with a set of unprecedented challenges.

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While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that...

While the debate on the Patriot Act is far from over, it is important that...

Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so...

Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so...

There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said...

There is one final point I would like to make this week. As I said...

While the level of support we can each provide certainly varies, it is very important...

While the level of support we can each provide certainly varies, it is very important...

Living in this manner also gave them the opportunity to locate targets and develop methods...

Living in this manner also gave them the opportunity to locate targets and develop methods...

At many points during our nation's history, there have been times - known in our...

At many points during our nation's history, there have been times - known in our...

Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other...

Relief organizations both large and small are coordinating deliveries of food, clothing, water, and other...

Dr. Rice went well beyond offering a helping hand - she went so far as...

Dr. Rice went well beyond offering a helping hand - she went so far as...

This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will...

This emergency spending measure is certainly only the beginning, since we here in Washington will...

The Inspector General issued six reviews and reports on actions taken based on provisions of...

The Inspector General issued six reviews and reports on actions taken based on provisions of...

The review process was conducted in an extremely bipartisan manner. Minority members of the Judiciary...

The review process was conducted in an extremely bipartisan manner. Minority members of the Judiciary...

I am certain more emergency supplemental bills will be needed before this process is concluded....

I am certain more emergency supplemental bills will be needed before this process is concluded....

Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department...

Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department...

Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending...

Members of al Qaeda and other affiliated organizations spent a great deal of time blending...

There are things we can all do to help, including carpooling and traveling only when...

There are things we can all do to help, including carpooling and traveling only when...

There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims...

There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims...

Help is even being offered from across the ocean, as over two dozen countries have...

Help is even being offered from across the ocean, as over two dozen countries have...

I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, Frederic, and Ivan, to...

I have lived through many major hurricanes during my lifetime: Camille, Frederic, and Ivan, to...

As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more...

As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more...

I am very aware that there are many of you who have friends and loved...

I am very aware that there are many of you who have friends and loved...