Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Given these facts, I believe you should strongly consider the possibility of reallocating these individuals to perform other screening functions within the staffing allocation model."

"The flying public expects and deserves efficient, safe, secure, reliable air transit."

"Asking passengers to arrive 3 hours before a domestic departure is unacceptable."

"Unfortunately, it is the men and women who are the 'face of TSA' who get blamed--the Transportation Security Officers."