Michael Barrett and Adams Salerno talked about ramifications of port security on business. Among the topics they addressed were the effects of the Homeland Security Department mandate of 100 percent scanning, and port security vulnerabilities. Following their remarks they responded to questions from members of the audience.

Steven Bucci and Terry Cross talked about talked about ramifications of port security on U.S. Navy and Coast Guard operations. Terry Cross in his presentation addressed the age of the Coast Guard fleet and the need for more icebreakers in the Arctic border area. Steven Bucci discussed the magnitude of shipping vessels, traffic on rivers and lakes, and the logistics of searching ships at sea. They responded to questions from the audience following their remarks.

This program was part of a week-long Heritage Foundation conference on threats to U.S. national security.