I support the expansion of PreCheck, but I am concerned that making the expansion without preparation could negatively impact the expedited screening process.

I think we are as well-positioned as we could be, recognizing... there is just no 100 percent guarantee.

Is there any procedure for shutting down the PreCheck line and making everybody go through the regular check?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for holding this hearing.

in just a couple of hours in Milford, CT, at 7 p.m. this evening there will be a vigil that will bring together many different members of the Milford community to celebrate, mourn, and grieve the life of a beautiful young woman who…

how will DOD coordinate with VA and what will be the priorities as we continue the expected reductions in end strength?

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I am here this morning on a very serious and important subject--the Paycheck Fairness Act. I thank my colleagues who were with me earlier today at an event we attended. The President is doing an event right now. He has announced he will…

I want to begin by remarking on the extraordinary and remarkable triumph of the UConn men's basketball team last night--a victory that is beyond my words to describe--and the achievement it represents for those players, for the school, for…

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There may be nothing in this deal that changes the configuration locally, but it increases the bargaining power on one side.

The way to break this cycle of ever increasing costs for sports programming is to give consumers some more choice through a la carte programming.

Really aren't consumers the best judge of what a fair price for programming should be?

The bargaining power for the entity that controls the programming.

Thanks, Madam Chairwoman, and thank you for your leadership in the antitrust area and for participating and leading on this hearing.