"Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened our national defense, but until now our nation's immigration policies have not adapted to the needs of a post-September 11th world"

This quote by Chris Chocola suggests that the United States has not yet adjusted its immigration policies to the altering safety landscape given that the September 11th attacks. He indicates that while the government has taken steps to improve intelligence as well as protection capabilities, it has refrained from doing enough to upgrade migration policies to reflect the new protection environment. This might indicate that the US is not adequately screening immigrants for possible safety dangers, or that it is not taking advantage of the potential financial as well as cultural advantages of immigration. Chocola's quote implies that the United States needs to update its immigration plans to much better shield the country and also make the most of the opportunities that migration can bring.