John Katko actually said...

"We thoroughly respect the work of GAO, but do not agree that a GAO review prior to the commencement of scheduled commercial flights to Cuba is necessary or advisable."

"Yes. TSA is coordinating with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Institute of Civil Aeronautics of Cuba (IACC) to ensure that security for forthcoming scheduled air service between our cou..."

"I am vitally concerned about developing facts with respect to opening the airports in Cuba."

"I urge you in the strongest words possible, based on everything I know, that it is a very serious security issue."