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On the recordJune 18, 2008
Mr. Speaker, I cannot emphasize how important these covert tests are to protecting the country's transportation security systems. A single tip-off of a covert test is too many. We have already had three we know of. We must do our part to stop the next one from happening. We must do whatever we can to ensure that these tests remain covert and candid so we can truly evaluate our transportation security workers. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we move forward on this important legislation that will make our transportation systems more secure. I ask my colleagues to support this important legislation.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Discussing the importance of covert tests for transportation security during a legislative session.

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