Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"I think it's fair to say that we have been diligent, that we've intercepted many plans for people who wanted to bring destruction to the system."

"How do you prevent people who would bring harm from being able to get into the train, get on the train, and cause the mayhem?"

"the House sent over, recommends funding that's carelessly established to support the public transportation security grants by 55 percent below this year's recommended levels."

"the ruthless killer is dead and gone, but al Qaeda, as we know, remains determined to strike the U.S. again."