02/25/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Three years ago, Congress acted to require 100-percent scanning of all containers coming to the country. However, last year the GAO found out that we were only scanning less than 5 percent of all U.S...."
"The Port of Newark is the largest port on the East Coast, generating $20 billion a year in economic activity."
"My home State of New Jersey is, unfortunately, a prime terrorist target."
"we increased the Coast Guard budget by $221 million from last year. We were happy to do it, and know how vital it was that you get the additional support that you need."