This is one of the largest seizures in recent history and it is very significant. We consider it to be a great win.

Never in history have we seen something like this.

Not only was it the most destructive tsunami in recorded history, but there was an unprecedented amount of data obtained.

Although the probability of a big impact is very small, for the first time in human history we have the means of avoiding such a catastrophic event. But it is essential that we improve our knowledge of asteroids. We must know in detail the internal structure of asteroids, and how they respond to impacts before we can design effective mitigation methods.

We have enforcement operations every day in this country. If you are in this country legally, you have nothing to worry about.

We do not conduct random sweeps. We conduct carefully planned operations based on intelligence and investigative leads.