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On the recordMay 12, 2011
I certainly thank the gentleman and appreciate his comments and certainly respect his expertise. But I can't imagine that the intelligence agencies aren't, as they're doing their activities-- intelligence activities overseas--aren't finding out that there are threats to the U.S. rail system. My amendment would just make that a priority within all the things that they do. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Carney). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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John Carney
Democratic · Delaware
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May 12, 2011

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