Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Ensuring the security of our Nation's transportation systems is a vital Federal responsibility--a responsibility that the Members of this committee take seriously."

"Accordingly, a review of TSA staffing levels is an appropriate area to explore and this is the appropriate committee to explore it."

"However, I find the Majority's focus on whether TSA's front-line workforce is the right size inconsistent with their calls to privatize screeners."

"We remain interested in learning more about TSA efforts to address GAO's plan for improved utilization of AIT."