Thomas Daschle: “There cannot be a higher priority for our country and the Senate than dealing with homeland security issues. Why we have…”

“There cannot be a higher priority for our country and the Senate than dealing with homeland security issues. Why we have not taken up the railroad security issue is another matter that is troubling to many of us. There are a number of bills related to our security that ought to be addressed, ought to have the highest priority. Certainly, Homeland Security Appropriations, railroad security, a number of other issues continue to sit without consideration. I cannot think of a better time to take it up than this afternoon and tomorrow, but no later than Tuesday; and I think the suggestion made by the Senator from Illinois is a good one.”