John Katko actually said...

"The recent failed plot to take down a passenger plane in Australia is a stark reminder that aviation still stands as a top target for terrorists around the world."

"We must always strive to lead in this critically important area, because raising the aviation security standard around the globe will ultimately keep Americans safe."

"I really applaud the Homeland Security and TSA for having the guts to do that because it worked."

"We cannot afford to ignore the potential security lessons from the Australian incident, which was thankfully unsuccessful."