Frank Lautenberg: “We don't like spectators doing these jobs. We don't like second guessers doing these jobs. We like leadership.”

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

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.

If we expect the Coast Guard to perform all we ask them to do, we need to fund them properly.

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.