02/23/2010
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"The cuts proposed in the 2011 President's budget are so puzzling, so puzzling to me."
"When we passed that legislation, there was an anticipation that these would be needed in terms of the security of our Nation."
"I would really like to maybe get Senator Lieberman and Senator Collins and have a hearing on this or maybe Senator Akaka to talk about what are the alternatives and how we can change that law so that ..."
"The other is that the request in front of us includes $4 billion for grants to improve preparedness and response capabilities of State and local government."