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Former department leaders talked about their experiences as members of the first Homeland Security Department. Former Secretary Ridge spoke first for 20 minutes. Then the others questioned h…

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge talked about the creation of a “public readiness index” to gauge the readiness of citizens, schools, businesses, and other community organizations to re…

Homeland Secretary Secretary Tom Ridge talked about international cooperation as a vital part in homeland security and how to increase information sharing and improve operations. Following h…

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Director of the Secret Service Ralph Basham spoke about preparations for President Bush’s second inauguration and security measures taken to meet a …

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Ray Scheppach Executive Director of the National Governors association spoke to reporters about federal, state and local responses to terrorist thre…