Bennie Thompson actually said...

I thank Ms. Dorgham for being here today, and I hope she will speak to those concerns and discuss the oversight that takes place at these airports that opt out of Federal screening.

Context

Thompson acknowledges a witness and emphasizes the need for oversight at airports opting for private screening.

11/16/2015

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