Political Quotes

“I appreciate the gentleman from Oregon yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 302, a bill to make the Nation's transportation system more secure. Not only does H.R. 302 give needed attention to the security of air cargo, airport perimeters, and public areas of airports, as well as mass transit facilities, but for the first time since the 9/11 Act, it directs TSA to put significant focus on bolstering surface transportation security. H.R. 302 also does two important things for TSA frontline workers. It directs TSA to sit down with labor representatives to collaborate on long-overdue personnel reforms and authorize the TSA training academy. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to say that H.R. 302 includes every House- passed Democratic TSA bill, as well as language to right a wrong that has resulted in billions of dollars collected from the flying public for security being diverted from TSA security operations. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for their collaboration and support.”