Donald Payne actually said...

"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..."

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

"As the representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, I understand the importance of these grant programs."

"This is not an accounting issue. It is a life-and-death issue and we have to face up to it."