in 30 years, the percent of the Earth's surface that was the subject of drought had doubled.

How can we work with the manufacturers to make them whole, to place them back in their community, to keep the jobs and to make them the viable, economic engines that they are?

Do you need more funding?

I do believe you did a disservice in the summary and the conclusions that came about.

What we do have should be secure. But it does not mean that we cannot look in an open-minded manner at how we can restore general aviation in this area.

You have destroyed the entire industry in the Nation's capitol.

You are also aware of the inspector general's report that was dated May 2009.

So, can I ask you the question again? Is perceived threat the basis upon which we make a report that, in essence, deadens our ears, deadens our sensitivities to being more secure or being more responsible about security in general aviation?

I assume now we can go forward unshackled by any thought that the Congress and/or the administration has any interest in undermining the 1.3 million jobs and not recognizing the vital economic role and the important role that general…

In terms of its vulnerabilities.

To me, it looks as if you made complete light of some very real and serious issues. I am just appalled.

I believe there can be a balance.

Is there a plan? When do you intend to issue it?

Well, we have established that there is a threat. We established that there is a vulnerability.

I would like to have, along with the staff, specific briefings as you make your way through this process.

I am trying to capture the unpredictability of terrorism.

A small plane could cause damage in a catastrophic event. Could it not?

I must say I believe that Houston is more vulnerable than the Nation's capitol.