Patty Murray 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 railways and the passengers." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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 railways and the passengers.

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Patty Murray

Democratic · Washington

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Murray underscores the importance of rail security following bin Laden's raid.

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