So if we could give you more flexibility, obviously, the financing is a big piece, but more flexibility to have innovative solutions at the State and local level, is that something that would be positive in allowing you to stretch the…

today I rise to recognize the exceptional service and the extraordinary life of Rockingham County High Sheriff Michael ``Mike'' W. Downing of Salem, NH, who passed away recently following his battle with cancer. Sheriff Downing was a…

I would like to talk about the important legislation we have pending right now on the Senate floor. I do not see a greater threat to our security interests in this country than a nuclear-armed Iran. Our national security interests require…

I hope that you will look at our letter seriously again, and I think that this has been an issue that New Hampshire has spoken loudly and clearly on.

I think Precheck is a great program, but we need to make sure that this program is managed carefully on the inclusion issue.

Thank you, Chairman. Thank you all for being here.

I think that this is legitimate, and I think that people in New Hampshire, we are a State that certainly values protecting our national security and the public, but we are also a State that has a long, proud tradition on a bipartisan basis…

I think it is important that we delineate between those who have been vetted and those who have received expedited screening through other avenues.

I support my constituents on this.

I am really pleased that yesterday the President announced the formal nomination of Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger to become TSA Administrator.

I come from the proud State of New Hampshire, the Live Free or Die State, and one of the things that we, I think, put a premium on in our State is privacy and issues of personal protection.

I urge you to stand with me in showing the right judgment by upholding the 1,500-hour standard for the safety of all Americans.