What you have done is open up the discussion and the opportunity for us now to get this committee to not only deal with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but all of these other agencies.

I want to begin by joining with my colleagues to honor the life and service of Gerardo Hernandez, the Transportation Security Officer who was killed in the line of duty during the active-shooting incident on November 1.

TSA issued recommended standards calling for an increased presence of law enforcement officers at high-traffic locations within the airport.

I have introduced the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, which seeks to remedy this inequity.

I am concerned about some of what was revealed in those reports. But I am not worried because those things that were revealed, whether it is the red telephone, or the panic buttons, or even the interoperability, are things that can be…

I was pleased to learn that TSA was responsive to the concerns that I raised and addressed this issue in its report.

I believe that these recommendations will play a vital role in ensuring that all travelers and airport employees are safe in our Nation's airports.

I also honor all of the TSOs, LAX police officers, and other first responders who risked their lives to stabilize the situation and protect the public on that tragic day.

the timing of this series of hearings seems to be more inspired by politics than enhancing good policy.

putting America back to work in an economy that works for everyone is undoubtedly the most effective and efficient way to reduce our debt and deficit.

government austerity during a recession such as the sequester impedes growth.