For the sake of the record, give us some of those varieties.

We must not become distracted from our basic mission to keep this Nation safe and maintain the security of the people.

I want to encourage my colleagues to remember that our words travel far beyond these four walls.

We can secure an airplane. We can secure the border. We can secure a Federal building.

I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will end this dangerous budgetary strategy and pursue a course that provides our first responders with the financial certainty they need to fulfill their missions.

Therefore, I am concerned that the proposals to decrease FEMA's budget could limit the progress the agency has experienced in the last few years.

We must continue to make those critical investments in preparedness even in these tough economic times because preparedness and mitigation is cost-effective.

The revelation in Ridge's book is confirmation of what we suspected. The Bush White House sought to politicize homeland security and exploit Americans' fears about future attacks.

Therefore, I urge TSA to postpone final implementation of general aviation security regulations until the new TSA leadership has had the opportunity to review the NPRM and engage in discussion with Congress and industry stakeholders.

I think today's hearing will lay important markers about general aviation security and how DHS can more efficiently harness its resources.

Yes, I believe in partnership with the Ranking Member. We are concerned about the industry, the jobs, and ensuring that we can have a balanced approach to the security of general aviation.