"I think there are steps that can be taken that haven't been required or energy to make that fight more secure and we are going to continue to push the federal government to do that"

This quote by George Pataki recommends that there are measures that can be required to make the defend security more efficient, however that the federal government has actually not yet taken the necessary actions or put in the necessary effort. Pataki is indicating that he and others will continue to push the federal government to take the necessary steps to guarantee security. This could describe a range of security measures, such as increased border security, increased security, or increased military presence. Pataki is recommending that the federal government needs to take more action to make sure the security of people which he and others will continue to promote for this.