[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 4, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NYC TERROR SUSPECT

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, Americans were happy to learn this 
morning that late last night Federal and local officials in New York 
City apprehended the man they believe to have attempted a terrorist 
attack in Times Square on Saturday.
  I join all Americans in thanking the law enforcement officials who 
worked around the clock these past two days. It looks like they got 
their man, and we are grateful for their efforts on our behalf.
  It is my understanding that the suspect, a naturalized American 
citizen, is a native of Pakistan and that he traveled there at some 
point in the past year. Hopefully the appropriate officials are using 
this opportunity to exploit as much intelligence as he may have about 
his overseas connections and any other plots against Americans either 
here or abroad.
  But this is very good news, and again, we want to thank those who 
work so hard to keep us safe and to protect us from ongoing threats. As 
I said yesterday, this plot is a reminder to all of us of the need for 
constant vigilance and to never drop our guard.


                           kentucky flooding

  I would also like to say a word about the flooding in Kentucky.
  Last night Governor Beshear said he would seek a major disaster 
declaration from the President to help recover from the devastation 
wrought by a round of weekend storms and collateral flooding, and I 
will be sending a letter to the President today in support of 
Kentucky's request for a major disaster declaration which would provide 
direct Federal logistical support and cost sharing assistance to 
mitigate the effects of the flooding.
  Emergency declarations have been made in 48 counties throughout the 
Commonwealth, and that number is likely to increase as recovery efforts 
continue. Tragically, four people have been confirmed dead as a result 
of flooding in Madison, Barren, Allen, and Lincoln Counties.
  My office has been in contact with the Governor's office, and we will 
do all we can to assist him. It is my understanding that Governor 
Beshear has spoken with the President about the situation and that FEMA 
is already working with State authorities in Kentucky to render 
assistance.
  Our prayers are with the victims of the flooding in both the 
Commonwealth and in her sister State of Tennessee and our gratitude 
goes out to the first responders and emergency personnel rendering aid 
to the impacted communities.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I ask unanimous consent that the order for the 
quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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