Frank Lautenberg actually said...

You can't put a price on a human life, and nothing is more important than keeping our communities, our families, and our economy safe.

Nothing secures more support from a State or community than a matching fund, a fund that if matched can be substantially more effective.

Unfortunately, our ability to prevent and respond to these threats is weakened by 'cut at any cost' colleagues in the Congress.

Can we say to the public at large don't worry about it? You are safer, even though we are forced to spend less on it.