Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Can I ask your view on whether or not you think we're doing enough between your Department, the FBI, our State and local police people?"

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

"How can the law enforcement agencies spy on another State's residents without notifying the authorities, the Governor, the mayor even knowing about it?"

"Fiscal year 2012 UASI allocations were informed by a comprehensive risk methodology based on threat, vulnerability, and consequences."