Frank Lautenberg

Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary.

The Recovery Act contains $1 billion for the COPS program, which I think is a great start.

Doesn't it strike you as kind of an anomaly in our pursuit of law and justice, protecting our citizens, that this is kind of a foolish way to turn our back on these things?

Fewer guns and the ability to track guns enhances our capabilities.

It is 10 years later. The loophole still exists. Do you think it is time for Congress to try again to get this sensible legislation in place?

Shouldn't we require criminal background checks for all gun purchases at all gun shows?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 appropriated $1 billion for the COPS Hiring Recovery Program.

Isn't it time to close the terror gap in our laws?

Thank you, Madam Chairman.

The Department of Justice is committed to helping local law enforcement during these difficult economic times.

I've been a long-time supporter of closing the gun show loophole, which permits unlicensed dealers to operate without any responsibilities.

I wrote the law to prohibit spousal abusers from getting Federal gun permits.

Doesn't it offend the sensibilities to know that guns can be bought at gun shows where your name isn't asked, no Social Security number is asked, no picture is taken, no reason for the gun purchase?

Will you commit to working with me, New Jersey's State Attorney General and the City of Newark to develop a plan to address the concerns of the Department of Justice?

The FBI identified the stretch between Port Newark and Liberty International as the most dangerous 2 miles in America.

150,000 of these household bullies have been denied gun permits.

So that is a future expectation.

Are we looking at a 2-year reduction?

The fact that I was born in Paterson has nothing to do with it.

Our goal today is 30 percent in 10 years.

I was happy, Madam Chairman, that the legislation that I wrote in 2007 established the targets.

We are very encouraged by the early signs, I must tell you.

What are the single system projects?

Oh, so we are going back a lot further than I thought.

I am sure that would be good news to lots of people around the Country.