Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"These teams are vital. They protect sensitive coastal areas from terrorists and can be rapidly deployed by air, sea or ground."

"In fact, according to the FBI, the most 'at-risk' area in the entire United States for a terrorist attack is the two-mile stretch between Newark Liberty International Airport and the Port of Newark."

"Preventing another terrorist attack from occurring within our borders is our solemn duty--and the Coast Guard plays a vital role in that effort."

"New Jersey has the questionable distinction of having the most dangerous 2-mile stretch in the country, declared by the FBI, for a terrorist attack."