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Letitia James: “The Transit Security Grant Program was established after…”

Featuring: Letitia James, Democratic | Attorney General of New York

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Published | Video Starts at 04:32

In particular that it was in violation of the Procedure Act. And so it's really critically important that individuals understand that The Transit Security Grant Program was established after 9/11 to protect high-risk transit systems like the MTA. from potential terrorist grants. And as the governor mentioned, almost 3,000 individuals lost their lives on 9 11. And I can think of no other jurisdiction that is more at risk than New York City and New York State. (04:32–04:46)

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Asserts that the Transit Security Grant Program was created post-9/11 for high-risk transit systems.

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