actually, all these George Orwell quotes have a meaning.

For example, "war is peace"... keep the masses afraid of outside attackers, and they will be peaceful at home

"ignorance is strength"... keep the masses uninformed, gives the rulers a stronger grip on them

The DHS comment falls into the same category. 

"the election was the most secure in US history".... no election was ever so thouroghly set up to secure their candidate's victory.

thanks Gunter...this year my quote would be from Mark Twain....not exactly but a paraphrase....if voting meant something they would not let us do it.