Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I believe that we must look at this not only as the responsibility of the local jurisdictions--Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC--but also as a Federal responsibility."

"Safety is my Department's highest priority."

"It is a national security issue in terms of safety and reliability."

"I feel like it is a new day, that there is a freshness in leadership and a commitment to rigorous follow-through."