Patty Murray actually said...

"there is no higher priority, and with details of terrorist plots against rail targets emerging from the raid on bin Laden's compound, I want to make sure you have the resources you need to protect our..."

"Which is why I am so disappointed that the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives has targeted rail transportation for their budget cuts."

"I know families in my home State of Washington deeply value our Amtrak service, the Cascade Line, which just set record ridership for the second year in a row."

"Well, I appreciate the comments from both of you. I want to reiterate that rail security going forward is going to be very important."