Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"It is both puzzling and sad that we still have to debate the benefits of requiring remote or automatic shut off valves after another tragedy, this time in San Bruno, California."

"Ms. Quarterman, the NTSB made more than a dozen recommendations to PHMSA, and its report on the San Bruno accident. Now, how quickly can PHMSA move forward on addressing these recommendations?"

"How could this explosion have been prevented, if the company didn't know?"

"Senator Feinstein's a strong advocate for improving pipeline safety, and she's committed to ensuring that we do everything that we can to avoid tragedies like what we witnessed in San Bruno."