Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"We have serious concerns about the government's record, and efforts to make America's ports more secure."

"I'm pleased to open this hearing of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. We've got important subjects at hand here."

"Does that include developing better specs for drilling and accident prevention? Is that something the Coast Guard would be taking on?"

"You have done a great job there at Commerce, and we are pleased to hear about some of the good things that are happening."