A Look Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security

Statement

Chairman McCaul on the hearing:

"Osama bin Laden's personal files found in his compound in Pakistan revealed a brazen idea to blow up oil tankers. The Port of Houston is perhaps the most target-rich environment. In addition to the tragic loss of life that would occur, an attack that stops the flow of roughly 25 percent of America's oil imports could cripple our already struggling economy. If catastrophe struck the Port of Houston, there is little spare capacity to import and refine crude oil elsewhere in the country. Securing this high value target is essential to our national and economic security. This hearing will examine security in place to prevent such an attack, as well as measures not yet implemented."

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