"The Arctic is critically important to the United States' strategic interests."
"Historically, our adversaries have targeted the United States in the High North to undermine our national security."
"I would like to congratulate you on your recent confirmation for a second 5-year term to lead the TSA."
"It is the responsibility of Congress to ensure that TSA and its workforce have the necessary resources to address various challenges and threats and keep Americans safe."
"While I am supportive of the TSA workforce, many Members of our committee would prefer to take a targeted approach with potential pay increases."
"I'm asking----"
"So how could 20 percent of the work force end up paying just as--costing just as much as the 80 percent of the work force?"
"It doesn't equate to me how 20 percent of the work force can cost as much as 80 percent of the work force."
"So I need to see--those folks that you're saying that are going to get a pay cut, what are they making?"
"somehow in this country, if you don't have a college degree, you are somehow stigmatized; that somehow you may not be as smart as somebody who has a college degree."
"But somehow it didn't hold me back. You know, I'm here in Congress for some reason. I must be lucky."
"I think we need to start, you know, letting people know about this."