Carl Levin actually said...

"Historically, the United States has focused attention and resources primarily on the U.S. border with Mexico."

"However, the GAO says, the DHS reports that the terrorist threat on the Northern border is higher."

"sequestration is already having an operational impact in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area"

"Congress can fix the budget problems by enacting legislation that reduces the deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years."