"If it turns out we see bombs exploding on our waterways, it is not going to be really good for boaters..."

Spoken by Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as he outlined a general plan of action to combat potential terrorists threats in U.S. waters. Chertoff also used the occasion to introduce the department's latest report, the DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy.

Chertoff also said that Homeland Security will expand "investment and research" into small-vehicle identification systems for possible installation aboard boats.

Read more about Chertoff's general plan here, and view the full DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy report here.