"We now face a diverse array of threats from terrorist groups, lone wolves, deranged individuals, and others we may not even know about."
"We are reminded by events over the past week with the sobering news of a credible threat surrounding the 9/11 10th anniversary that these events of special significance also face threats from actors a..."
"I am asking you if there should be a law passed requiring the reporting of long arms that exceed a certain number."
"There has to be disclosure of the location of these pipelines to the first responders."
"I am committed to working with you in good faith to improve and strengthen this legislation where necessary."
"I went to the funerals of eight people in my district."
"The issue of pipeline safety... is one that we must act on because this Nation needs updated and comprehensive pipeline safety."
"if it means slightly more on my PG&E bill to make sure that there is going to be safety first, then I am willing to pay that price to make sure that lives aren't lost."
"I urge my colleagues to recognize--if these pictures don't speak a thousand words, I don't know what does."
"It is important to note that the industry has been driving policy--not surprising, but very much the case as it relates to pipeline safety."
"There has been a lot of money spent on, quote, 'education' that has been absolutely pointless."