Frank Lautenberg: “I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate…”

Some will say now isn't the time to make public investments. Some will say we can't afford it.

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.

It is time that we give them the resources they need to keep us safe.

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.