Our top focus - protecting our Nation - must go beyond homeland preparedness; America will only be secure if we deal with threats before they happen, not just after they happen.

During 2007-2008 Frist was the Frederick H. William Harrison "Bill" Frist Sr. In 2008 he became a partner in Chicago-based Cressey & Co.

William Harrison "Bill" Frist Sr. (born February 22 1952) is an American physician businessman and politician.