These are failures of this very expensive, $7 billion, 61,000 people, system. This is an indictment, and it's very concerning.
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.
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.
We tried to put in place a behavior detection system, which was a total failure.
I think it's an insult to the Committee that TSA would not send the acting administrator to this panel with due notice.
I think the New York Times reported he was playing golf in Florida, and which I have no problem with people retiring and playing golf in Florida, but to do it on a pension, a government pension, a disability provision that was not properly…
We need to change the law if they won't change the rules and get a handle on this.
I have searched my messages to see if an alert was sent out on this incident. Was one sent?
If they want to take me out, take me out. Give me a chance. Give our staff a chance.





