Donald Payne actually said...

"America's security depends on this important Federal investment. So I am disappointed in the President's regular efforts to slash preparedness grant funding."

"The loss of one life is too many, and I can only imagine how this tragedy would have unfolded if Jersey City was not armed with the capabilities they were able to build with DHS preparedness grant fun..."

"I understand importance of these grants programs."

"The threat landscape is ever-evolving, and a lack of preparedness funding from the Federal Government would make it that much more difficult for States to meet their homeland security needs."