Excerpt from Statement of
Senator Jim Jeffords, Chair Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee - calls Methyl Bromide
"lethal"
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Excerpt from Statement of Senator Jim Jeffords
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Hearing on Infrastructure Security, Chemical Site Security, Economic
Recovery
November 1, 2001
A successful journey to recovery will also require improved
critical infrastructure security. Just
yesterday, I heard about a recent event at a Florida chemical storage facility
which underscores this point. I was
alarmed, and quite frankly a bit incredulous, to learn that only a few days ago
a significant quantity of the lethal pesticide methyl bromide was stolen
from a Florida chemical storage facility. Apparently,
the thieves absconded with the poison through a hole cut in the facility's fence
while security personnel stood guard. How
could this happen? This is
unacceptable. We must act.
I applaud Senator Corzine for recognizing the need for improved chemical
site security and for introducing legislation to attempt to remedy the problem.
I look forward to an open and honest debate on the subject.
I also look forward to a meaningful discussion of how we can improve the
security of our Nation's water supply, nuclear facilities, and federal
buildings.
Speaking to a group of young Americans just after the turn
of the 20th Century Mark Twain advised, "Always do right-this will gratify
some and astonish the rest." As
this legislative session draws to a close, let this Committee do the right
thing. Let us work in a bi-partisan
and timely fashion to aid the victims of the recent terrorist attacks on our
soil and to take the necessary steps within this Committee's jurisdiction to
improve this Nation's critical infrastructure security.
Our national journey to recovery may be a long one, but if
we join together As an American family, I am confident we can make it.
CONTACT: ERIK SMULSO
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