State of New York Archives: on Homeland Security

Susan Rice: Under Obama we foresaw pandemics & prepared for them

As national security adviser, I established the office of Global Health Security and Biodefense at the National Security Council to monitor, prepare for and prevent global health crises. My successor dismantled the office, pushed its leader out and downgraded the position of Homeland Security adviser. The Obama team provided briefing papers and conducted a side-by-side exercise with leaders of the incoming administration focused on pandemic threats. It was discarded by the incoming team.

Wendy Long: Rebuild our military into an overwhelming American force

Why I'm Running
• Our military might is declining.
• There are terrorists on our soil.
• Our right of self-defense is in jeopardy.
• We don't take care of our veterans, to whom we owe everything.
• Political correctness is killing us.
• Our military might is declining.
• It's time to put America first.
• We can get our beloved country back.

Elise Stefanik: A well-funded Fort Drum helps North Country's future

Home of the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum is not only integral for maintaining our strong national security, but it is also the largest employer in New York State. Elise is committed to being an advocate in Washington to ensure that Fort Drum is well-funded for a long, successful future in Northern New York.

We must keep the promises and commitments we've made to our military veterans by ensuring needed services and care are always available and delivered in a timely fashion. Elise will be a strong advocate for all veterans and military families in the North Country.

John Katko: Provide resources for constant state of military readiness

Our military men and women ask little and sacrifice much. Regardless of their station location, they are on the front lines everyday serving and protecting the American people. They must be ready to act anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. But they cannot be in a constant state of readiness if they lack necessary resources.

Lee Zeldin: Freedom is because America's military is strong

As a proud veteran who appreciates the sacrifices all veterans have made to protect our freedoms, I not only look out for their interests, I fight hard every day to make sure they have everything they need and deserve.

Andrew Cuomo: $15M for nation's 1st college dedicated to homeland security

New York has had nine federally declared disasters in three years and that it is a potential target for man-made threats. "New York must have a world-class emergency response network, and the new college will help train aspiring professionals, policy leaders, emergency managers and first responders," Cuomo's spokesperson said.

Lawmakers are generally in support of investing more money in preparing the state for natural and man-made disasters, but some question whether a new college for homeland security is the answer. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, the chairwoman of the Assembly's higher-education committee, said that among her concerns is that there are already schools with related programs, among them John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Long Island University, and Adelphi University.

Kirsten Gillibrand: No across-the-board budget cuts to anti-terrorism