Political Quotes

“Our primary goal as the Senate must be to make sure our families are prepared and protected. That means preparing our first responders. This amendment is an amendment to provide the first installment on fully investing in interoperability communications, $5 billion in emergency spending, which is the equivalent of 1 month spending in Iraq, in order to make sure we can talk to each other-- State, Federal, local, police, fire, and emergency responders. When our cities were attacked, they were not attacking individual cities; they were attacking our country. No longer is interoperable communications just a State and local function. It must be committed to nationally to keep America safe. Finally, my distinguished friend from New Hampshire I am sure will say the Department still has funds that have not been allocated. My question is, Why not? Let's get about the business of keeping prepared and protected. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader. Amendment No. 1222”