Michael McCaul actually said...

"Our city streets have become the front lines in the war against Islamist terror, yet the President proposes slashing funding to State and local first responders."

"We cannot let these cuts stand."

"I want to welcome the mayor of New York, and also my fire chief, Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, who is also the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and she's a friend of mine back home."

"It is very important that we keep New York safe from this very high-threat level that is out there."