Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"The recent report on the Coast Guard's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill found that the Coast Guard's ability to respond to environmental disasters had 'atrophied over the past decade.'"

"I think it's incumbent upon us to take a look at what's the proper balance between Federal and industry, in terms of maintaining equipment and preparation."

"The pier, port, the Cape May Coast Guard Training Center is in pretty bad shape. It presents a safety hazard."

"They deserve better. I can tell you that."