Advocacy
Homeland Security
In a White House press release calling for the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, President George W. Bush noted:
"The mission of the new Department would be to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, to reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and to minimize the damage and recover from attacks that may occur. The Department of Homeland Security would mobilize and focus the resources of the Federal Government, State and local governments, the private sector, and the American people to accomplish its mission.The Department of Homeland Security would make Americans safer because for the first time we would have one department dedicated to securing the homeland.
- One department would secure our borders, transportation sector, ports, and critical infrastructure.
- One department would analyze homeland security intelligence from multiple sources, synthesize it with a comprehensive assessment of America's vulnerabilities, and take action to secure our highest risk facilities and systems.
- One department would coordinate communications with State and local governments, private industry, and the American people about threats and preparedness.
- One department would coordinate our efforts to secure the American people against bioterrorism and other weapons of mass destruction.
- One department would help train and equip our first responders.
- One department would manage Federal emergency response activities.
Our goal is not to expand Government, but to create an agile organization that takes advantage of modern technology and management techniques to meet a new and constantly evolving threat. We can improve our homeland security by minimizing the duplication of efforts, improving coordination, and combining functions that are currently fragmented and inefficient. The new Department would allow us to have more security officers in the field working to stop terrorists and fewer resources in Washington managing duplicative activities that drain critical homeland security resources.
The Department of Homeland Security would have a clear and efficient organizational structure with four main divisions: Border and Transportation Security; Emergency Preparedness and Response; Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasures; and Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection."
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What does the Hill and the Agencies say about CSA?
“CSA has been a champion for the service contract industry on Capitol Hill and throughout the federal government. Happy 40th Anniversary CSA!”
U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt
“For the past 40 years, CSA has served as one of the most well-respected organizations in Washington, D.C. CSA has been at the forefront of the debate to ensure that our Government has the greatest resources available.”
U.S. Representative Pete Sessions
“CSA continues to promote American small businesses and work on behalf of taxpayers. They are an effective advocate of policies that promote the ingenuity of Main Street America as a means to a more accountable and responsible federal government. During their 40th Anniversary, I congratulate CSA for their ongoing efforts.”
U.S. Senator Craig Thomas
“I have watched the CSA and its representation of the Federal service contracting community for over 20 years. Congratulations on your 40th CSA.”
David Childs, Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing and Privatization, Department of Homeland Security.
“The Office of Advocacy has had a long history of working with the CSA to advance the interests of small business in Washington. We are proud to work with them to make the voice of their small business members heard in policy debates. The CSA staff is tireless in representing their members and offering solid solutions to real world regulatory issues.”
Tom Sullivan, Chief Counsel, Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
“The Contract Services Association has been a valued sounding board for me since I assumed my Competitive Sourcing responsibilities in 1998. They have always represented their membership fiercely but shared my goal of seeking the most efficient provider of services for DoD through fair competition. Best Wishes on your 40th Anniversary.”
Joe Sikes, Director of Competitive Sourcing, Department of Defense
"We value CSA's involvement in both our regulatory process and in representing industry in operational issues. CSA always represents it's members focusing on solutions that are good for Industry, Government and the Taxpayer alike."
David Drabkin, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration
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