The programs supported by the International Affairs Budget are as essential to our national security as defense programs. Development and diplomacy protect our nation by addressing the root causes of terrorism and conflict. But it's not just about security. By… — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
Ohioans know that he inherited a mess and created a surplus. So, on election day, John [Kasich] will prevail in Ohio. — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
Remember back then we thought about al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan and a few other places? well, we've seen al Qaeda metastasize. It… — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
The near-term attacks ... will either rival or exceed the 9/11 attacks... And it's pretty clear that the nation's capital and New York city… — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a city that has done more and sustained a higher level of security and protection than New York City, — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
Credible reporting indicates that Al Qaeda is moving forward with its plans to carry out a large-scale attack in the United States in an… — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
We must also reject the false choice of liberty versus security. We can and must have both. — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
I think it's one thing to be part of a very important group called the Senate of the United States and cast a vote.… — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
I think Senator Rubio is a very talented young man. But you can well imagine that I am kind of partial to governors. — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
This war on terrorism is going to continue for an indefinite period of time. — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image
Following a terrorism-related event, fear and panic can be expected from both patients and health care providers. — Tom Ridge Copy Share Image