Cedric Richmond actually said...

"Unfortunately, TSA has not always purchased the right goods or had the technical expertise to evaluate potential purchases."

"I want to first thank the witnesses here today. I appreciate their work to advance TSA's procurement system and their willingness to have an open dialogue on the contacting challenges facing TSA."

"After 9/11 TSA was established to implement risk-based security policies that address vulnerabilities and threats to our transportation system."

"It begs the question to me whether we are in search, whether we are trying to solve problems, or is this a race to be obstructionist in chief."