John Mica
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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.
The other thing too, Gerry, is we are asking people to dismantle sort of the standard operating safe procedure...
I’m not a happy camper, Mr. Connolly, that OMB and GSA have chosen not to provide us a witness this morning.
We have the responsibility to conduct various oversight hearings and look at government operations.
the minute somebody makes a mistake, if somebody thinks there's political advantage in exploiting that mistake, we have a hearing and we haul you before Congress and we threaten you with subpoenas.
I feel a little bit like that character, Mr. Connolly and Mr. Meadows. From 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, to 2011. Last I checked, this is 2013. And we still do not have a viable TWIC program.
I am stunned by the scope of the shortcomings identified by the GAO, particularly given that as long ago as 2009 GAO identified shortcomings that needed to be addressed to ensure the TWIC pilot program would yield reliable results.
We all know that an attack on our Nation's maritime transportation system could have very serious consequences.





