As a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I will be participating in several hearings on the startling revelations contained in the report. Charles Bass committeecontainhearing Change image and share on social
I think it could be the biggest information problem that we face. 'If somebody is abroad and they even mention the name of an American citizen, bang, off goes the tap, and no more information is collected. Charles Bass abroadamericanbang share on social
We are a Nation of peace and compassion, yet these people have and will devote every fiber of their beings to the destruction of Americans and our Country. Charles Bass americanbeingcompassion Change image and share on social
There is a difference between strategic or technical default and default where you really don't have the economy to support the spending. We are not at that point yet. We could be. We could be, like some European nations. Charles Bass defaultdifferenceeconomy share on social
As the war on terrorism spreads and prolongs, the fruits of ending the threat of terrorism around the world will be tempered with a whole new series of problems to be addressed and resolved. Charles Bass addressendfruit Change image and share on social
But the technology was accessible, which suggests incompetence on the part of our counterintelligence community and the Clinton Administration, and may in fact rise to the level of treason. Charles Bass accessibleadministrationclinton Change image and share on social
I am in the process of trying to decide whether I can make a substantive and productive contribution to the policy-making process. I was always there because I wanted to work on the pressing issues of the day - I'm interested in energy, I'm interested in the climate bill and technology policy. Charles Bass billclimatecontribution share on social
U.S. nuclear technology is one of this nation's most valuable secrets, and it should have been protected. Charles Bass nationnuclearprotect Change image and share on social
The U.S. government knew that China wanted to acquire sensitive U.S. technology, and instead of implementing a policy to prevent them from acquiring the information, the government all but gave them an invitation to take our equipment and designs. Charles Bass acquirechinadesign share on social
But I think the global economy will understand that the United States has the ability to meet its obligations. But it's not going to be able to do it over the long term if we can't control the growth of government. Charles Bass abilitycontroleconomy share on social