Haley Stevens: “I thank Senators Lieberman and Collins for working with the Commerce Committee to include important security measure in…”

“I thank Senators Lieberman and Collins for working with the Commerce Committee to include important security measure in the bill that passed the Senate yesterday. And, I thank my longtime friend Senator Inouye for his willingness to work in committee and on the Senate floor on a bipartisan basis to develop and pass these measures. We have made tremendous strides to secure our Nation since the horrific attacks of September 11, particularly with respect to the security of our Nation's transportation systems, and ensuring interoperable communications needed most during times of crisis. As the debate over this bill demonstrates, our job is far from over, for there are still more improvements to be made and gaps to close. In matters of security, we must not become complacent; as our enemies adapt, so must we. The Commerce Committee's aviation and surface transportation legislation, which have been included in S. 4 will significantly enhance the ability of the Department of Homeland Security DHS, and the Transportation Security Administration TSA, to fulfill their missions.”