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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I would just conclude, Mr. Chair, by saying, you know, for 11 years we have not had an incident, since September 11, and I think largely because of a lot of the good work TSA has done and so that is why I am asking, why now, and why do we want to go back?
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell highlights TSA's effectiveness since 9/11 and questions recent changes.

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