Right now, the state [government in Trenton] has done more than the federal government on chemical-plant security, and we've got to make sure the federal government doesn't preempt the state.

It's going to take a miracle for Berlusconi to win. The government has run out of steam.

It's courtesy, it's the normal thing that the home state senators do. The senator will also speak on the importance of the Supreme Court and why such hearings are important.

New Jersey has the most to lose of any state if this idea of selling off the Northeast Corridor were to happen.

It is important that the government has all its votes at its disposal this afternoon. The security of the nation comes first. No government can afford to take risks with the security of the country.

I don't want to be insensitive to legitimate concerns about security and smooth operation. There are legitimate reasons for government officials to withhold some information, but I'm not sure this is one of those situations. I just don't see what the urgent need for secrecy is for these numbers.