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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.

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May 19, 2015

On rollcall No. 246 my voting card did not record and if it had recorded, it would be a ``yes.'' I would have recorded my vote as ``yes.'' The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois). There being no further amendments, under the rule…

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May 14, 2015

I thank the distinguished gentleman from Texas for yielding and also for entering into this colloquy. Mr. Chairman, I rise in concern to a potential Air Force determination under section 2667 of title 10, referencing an enhanced used lease…

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May 12, 2015

That's a failure, is it not, Mr. Roth?

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May 12, 2015

The acquisition history is a complete fiasco.

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May 12, 2015

We tried to put in place a behavior detection system, which was a total failure.

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May 12, 2015

We failed to connect the dots. The dots were there.

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May 12, 2015

We need to get this information, people who pose the risk we can identify, go after them or stop them.

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May 12, 2015

The threat is very serious and ongoing and that the bad guys are one step ahead of us.

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May 12, 2015

I think it's an insult to the Committee that TSA would not send the acting administrator to this panel with due notice.

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May 12, 2015

If you could patch that fence, then you could put five pounds of plastic explosives on a drone, and drive it into an airplane as it's taking off or use shoulder fired missile, come into the market, do the same thing.

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May 12, 2015

Get TSA out of the screening business.

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May 12, 2015

I think you did an excellent job. The problem is it just highlights that after years and years, we have created a very expensive, dysfunctional, transportation security system, and there are many potentials for risks that are not addressed.

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