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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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Jun 18, 2013

We put it in the law because they hadn't done it in the beginning, and he says, well, and then he says we never contemplated that this could be used for an ID.

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Jun 18, 2013

It almost defies reason that we could go this long, not produce a card that could be used.

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Jun 18, 2013

Well, we have to get people talking to each other. We have to get the standards set.

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Jun 18, 2013

I expect, and we will haul you back in here, that we get a pilot's license that meets the intent of the law.

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Jun 18, 2013

It is a simple thing that your form should, if you are producing all of these Global Entry documents, that they should match the passport.

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Jun 18, 2013

I have seen people in tears at TSA lines because their ticket doesn't match their ID exactly.

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Jun 18, 2013

We do need to get a standard in place.

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Jun 18, 2013

It is incredible, the credentialing. And they have within the biometric ID, it has various levels of security clearance.

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Jun 18, 2013

I guess if I put it in law that they should attend the meetings, that would be used as an excuse.

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Jun 18, 2013

We spent billions. I had the staff starting to count this. TWIC is half a billion by itself.

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Jun 18, 2013

The technology has dramatically changed, so the standard you set now... might need to be upgraded periodically.

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Jun 17, 2013

Tough times require tough measures. Now, you sent a group here, there are some new members along our dais here who are intent on cutting, and they have actually forced cuts.

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