Russ Knocke
Russ Knocke
backward building carry evolving looking meet rather secure seek shut terrorists ways
As we secure and shut down vulnerabilities, we know that terrorists will seek new ways to carry out their agenda. Rather than looking backward at yesterday's threats, we are building upon what we have already accomplished to meet evolving threats.
continue move point
At this point of time, we continue to move forward.
assets federal homeland immediate meet recovery responsibility security support talking training
We're talking about an ultra-catastrophe, where the need is such that the military's training and assets would meet an immediate need in support of Homeland Security coordination of the federal government's responsibility and recovery efforts,
anyone focus priorities situation
While the situation in the Superdome was nightmarish and not satisfactory to anyone involved, it was not a life-and-death situation and we had to focus our priorities where we could,
states work
We are encouraging those states that want to work with us.
against beat clear clock racing
We were racing against the clock and now it's clear the clock beat us.
capability clearly department dialogue discussed enhance hazards issues measures recovery regular since taken
We've had a regular dialogue with first responders and discussed some of these issues with them. We're clearly an all hazards department and have taken significant measures to enhance preparedness and recovery capability since Sept. 11.
indication
there is no indication of any nexus to terror.
consistent information intelligence process share sharing specific state threat type
The process for sharing this type of specific threat information with state and locals was consistent with protocols for how we share the information and for how that information is vetted by the intelligence community.
based grants homeland instead risk security spreading
I think we have been very, very clear. The focus, without hesitation, is on risk management. Homeland Security grants are now based on risk instead of spreading a little out for everyone.
along areas criminal dangerous helpful human intended invite lead maps matter might personal produce road
It is not helpful for anyone, no matter how well intended they might be, to produce road maps that lead aliens into the desolate and dangerous areas along the border, and potentially invite criminal activity, human exploitation and personal risk.
happen time
It didn't happen at the same time at all the different places.
level plans raise threat
There are no plans to raise the threat level at this time. These are rumors.
community concluded followed imminent intelligence threat
Had the intelligence community concluded the threat was imminent or credible, we would have followed ... different protocols.