I hope today to get a clear commitment from each company to be more transparent about their practices.

The President has shirked his administration's responsibility to prepare and respond to the pandemic.

We have not had conversations with those northern tier States.

We are going through a painstaking phase in an introduction to our economy once again.

It seems to me that we would have learned observing what New York State went through.

It would seem to me, Mr. Chairman, that there would be a coordinated effort to get a National platform.

The American people are counting on us.

The President's comments come as no surprise. His administration's response to the coronavirus has been an abject failure.

I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries) for yielding me the time. As someone who has been both a victim of police insensitivity and someone who has spent his entire life in an area known for police mistreating people, and…

This is also an important time to note that DHS has been without a permanent Secretary for well over a year now.

We must do everything we can to prevent future attacks in the United States--especially on military bases.

As Chairman of this committee, I have advocated tirelessly on behalf of TSA's front-line work force and demanded that they be issued appropriate protective equipment like gloves and masks to do their important work.

We must continue to make every effort to ensure that all aviation workers are kept safe from this virus.

Given this reality, the Federal Government must establish the right health, safety, and security standards to protect airport workers and restore public confidence in travel.

I am committed to working with TSA and aviation stakeholders to ensure that the sector ultimately succeeds.

Any proposed temperature check protocols must be designed to guard against the potential discrimination of travelers.

I find this news alarming, given that there is an absence of evidence that such health screenings are effective.

But it is not safe. Pushing Federal workers to resume operations without taking measured precautions needlessly puts them at risk.

It is critical that DHS have a plan in place to protect the health of its employees before reopening facilities.

Pushing Federal workers to resume operations without taking measured precaution needlessly puts them at risk.

Time and time again, we see him fail to take the advice of medical professionals seriously.

Wearing a mask is not a sign of weakness. It means that you understand the challenges that you are confronted with.

Time and time again, we see him fail to take advice of medical professionals seriously.

Therefore, it is critical that DHS have a plan in place to protect the health of its employees before re-opening facilities or resuming operations.

Let me be clear. Whatever we do in bringing the work force back, it should be with the advice and guidance of the medical experts.