May 17, 2011
Today we are here to discuss the opportunity to permanently protect additional lands near the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Patty Murray
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Patty Lynn Murray is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership positions in the Senate, including serving as the Senate's first female President pro tempore. Throughout her tenure, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights, advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.
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May 17, 2011
The existing 394,000 acre Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a treasure both in Washington state and across the country.
May 17, 2011
This has been a team effort and I want to thank Senator Cantwell for being here.
May 17, 2011
We sincerely thank Senator Murray and Representative Reichert for introducing this important legislation.
May 16, 2011
I appreciate both of your testimonies today, and I just want to reiterate that safety is a concern to everyone.
May 16, 2011
In the next couple months. The budget is not going to get any better, and we need to be able to show exactly what we are doing and why.
May 16, 2011
Unfortunately, there are many unfilled requirements of the act that are of concern.
May 16, 2011
I am concerned that TSA's security strategy for freight rail focuses almost exclusively on rail shipments of toxic inhalation hazards.
May 16, 2011
Well, I appreciate the comments from both of you. I want to reiterate that rail security going forward is going to be very important.
May 16, 2011
As has been mentioned a number of times now, we have discovered credible and specific documentation about al Qaeda's interest in launching an attack against our national rail network from information that was gathered at Osama bin Laden's…
May 16, 2011
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.
May 16, 2011
I agree that leaders in Washington, DC need to tighten our belts and work together to get our Nation's debt under control. But we cannot be reckless about this.
May 16, 2011
But many Republicans in the House say these cuts are not enough, and they are clamoring for more.
May 16, 2011
I cannot emphasize enough the importance that you administer your programs and manage their funding effectively and responsibly.
May 16, 2011
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.
May 16, 2011
I support investment in intercity and high-speed rail, but it is now time to address the program's critics head on.
May 16, 2011
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.
May 16, 2011
We have to look to other alternatives such as passenger rail for the future.
May 16, 2011
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.
May 16, 2011
I worked hard for adequate funding for Amtrak and to see reforms of its financial management.
May 16, 2011
But the recent focus in the Congress on budget cuts has created a race to the bottom that will make it difficult to continue those investments.
May 11, 2011
It is about sharing data and working more efficiently, a good long-term goal, and we support that.
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