This is important, too, and I tried to go back and forth as best I could.

I understand, Dr. Flynn, that in your written testimony you provide compelling evidence of the deficiency of rail and transit security.

I am also concerned about the threat that those 30 million passengers face.

This collaboration that the Administrator speaks about, it is absolutely key.

I am proud of it.

Let us be very clear in our mission: A terrorist attack or a major catastrophic event knows no municipal, State, or Federal boundary.

I like to say as an old Naval flight officer, we are pretty good at re-fighting the last war.

I think the President ought to have that tool and just try it for 4 years, a 4-year test drive, fully constitutional.

If you are not keeping score, you are just practicing.

I would also like to take the time to thank Committee Member Senator Tom Carper for his assistance in strengthening homeland security in our region.

Again, we are in debt to each of you. We appreciate very much your preparation for today and your participation here today and in previous years.