Richard Shelby actually said...

"I think this is an important issue due to the global nature of modern financial markets."

"I have serious concerns about this proposed cut, given the importance of canines in the explosives detection enterprise."

"Explosives detection canine teams are proven and reliable resources in the detection of explosives and are a key component in a balanced counter-sabotage program."

"It has got to be done right; otherwise, it could cause havoc in the marketplace, could it not?"