"For terrorists, travel documents are as important as weapons."
"I support many of the provisions of PASS ID, and I commend all of those, including my own staff, who have worked so hard to come up with a system that is less expensive, less burdensome to the States,..."
"I felt so strongly that this undermines the security and the purpose of having a secure identification."
"I want to make clear that I am not talking about irrational prejudices. I am not talking about profiling."
"More secure drivers' licenses also have applications for prohibiting or making it more difficult for counterfeiting to take place."
"I believe Logan in Boston is one of those airports that is using the technique."
"If PASS ID was to pass and we have new implementing regulations, is there concern that the investments made by States who are seeking to comply with the law would be for naught?"
"the need for these trained staff has never been more apparent."
"Senator Collins and I, along with Senator Voinovich and Senator Akaka, will be introducing legislation to reauthorize the Federal Protective Service."
"Should private security contractors be responsible for protecting our Federal facilities?"
"Unfortunately, the GAO's investigation, as well as the recent report by the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General, reveal alarming deficiencies in the Service's protective operations."