Terror Attack in India An Urgent Warning to Secure America’s Rail Systems
Monday, February 19, 2007 – Today’s headlines delivered the startling news of another terrorist attack carried out against rail transportation systems in India. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, long an advocate for securing America’s rail and public transportation systems, will introduce legislation next month to secure these systems in the hope of preventing a similar attack on our soil.
“Next month marks the third anniversary since the Madrid bombings; while later this year marks the second anniversary of the London bombings and a year since the Mumbai blasts. Sadly, despite a history of terror attacks against rail and transit systems around the world, millions of men and women who travel America’s rail and public transit systems remain vulnerable to known security deficiencies.
"Terrorists have yet again demonstrated that transportation systems are targets, and this notice must not be ignored. I call upon my colleagues in the House and Senate to work with me to secure our trains and public transit systems. We have received enough warnings. History will judge us if we don't act now," said Rep. Thompson.
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