Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"it's time that we look at these programs, brilliantly conceived and supported by the Congress, that need to get to the next generation."

"The Brookings Institution estimated that a detonated weapon of mass destruction at any one of our ports could cost the American economy a trillion dollars."

"we increased the Coast Guard budget by $221 million from last year. We were happy to do it, and know how vital it was that you get the additional support that you need."

"My home State of New Jersey is, unfortunately, a prime terrorist target."