Homeland Security Recommendations
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Slide 1: Title slide
Title: The 9/11 Commission Recommendations and the State of Homeland Security
Subtitle: A Presentation for Senatorial Candidate
Slide 2: Overview of the 9/11 Commission
Full Answer Section
- The 9/11 Commission was an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush on November 27, 2002.
- The commission's mandate was to investigate the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to make recommendations to improve the nation's homeland security.
- The commission's report was released in July 2004.
Slide 3: The Commission's Recommendations
The commission made 41 recommendations for improving homeland security. Some of the most important recommendations include:
- Creating a Department of Homeland Security to unify the nation's homeland security efforts.
- Improving information sharing between the government and the private sector.
- Protecting the nation's critical infrastructure.
- Enhancing border security.
- Developing a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy.
Slide 4: The Three Most Important Recommendations
The three recommendations that I consider to be the most important are:
- Creating a Department of Homeland Security. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security was a major accomplishment of the 9/11 Commission. The department brought together 22 different federal agencies under one roof, which has improved coordination and communication between these agencies.
- Improving information sharing. The 9/11 Commission found that the government's failure to share information was a major factor in the attacks. The commission recommended that the government improve information sharing between the different agencies involved in homeland security, as well as between the government and the private sector.
- Protecting the nation's critical infrastructure. The 9/11 attacks showed that the nation's critical infrastructure, such as our power grid and transportation system, is vulnerable to attack. The commission recommended that the government take steps to protect this infrastructure.
Slide 5: The Current State of the Recommendations
The government has made progress in implementing the 9/11 Commission's recommendations. The Department of Homeland Security has been created and is now responsible for coordinating the nation's homeland security efforts. The government has also taken steps to improve information sharing and to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.
However, there is still more work to be done. The government needs to continue to improve information sharing and to protect the nation's critical infrastructure. The government also needs to address other challenges, such as the threat of cyberterrorism and the radicalization of American citizens.
Slide 6: The Issue of Visa Overstays
The 9/11 Commission did not specifically recommend addressing the issue of visa overstays. However, this issue was a major vulnerability that was exploited by several of the 9/11 terrorists.
A visa overstay occurs when a foreign national enters the United States legally but then remains in the country after their visa has expired. Visa overstays are a major problem, as they allow terrorists and other criminals to remain in the country undetected.
The government has taken some steps to address the problem of visa overstays. For example, the government has increased the number of immigration inspectors and has implemented a new biometric entry-exit system. However, more needs to be done to address this problem.
Slide 7: Conclusion
The 9/11 Commission made a number of important recommendations for improving homeland security. The government has made progress in implementing these recommendations, but there is still more work to be done. The government needs to continue to improve information sharing, protect the nation's critical infrastructure, and address other challenges, such as the threat of cyberterrorism and the radicalization of American citizens.