Bonnie Coleman actually said...

"Attempts to cut them in this threat environment reflect a genuine disconnect from reality."

"I implore the administration to submit a responsible budget that recognizes the connectivity between various important S&T research programs."

"I have fought for TSGP funding and to ensure that the Department's research and development efforts are responsive to the threat environment and needs of transit owners and operators."

"Surface transportation systems, which include freight, passenger trains, commuter rail, mass transit, buses, and pipelines, are vital to the economy of the United States."