Cory Booker

We should collect data. As you agree, data is important.

I think Captain Canoll said it clearly, that other European high-density airports are seeing the same problems, not more.

I really need you to comment on something that I hear so much anger and frustration over from people.

Creating these partnerships--creating these relationships--is incredibly valuable.

Budgets reflect priorities.

My concern with this language is that the majority of this money would be spent on preparing for a law enforcement response, while CVE is intended to create partnerships for community groups.

I really am grateful for the leadership of Senator Carper and Senator Johnson in helping this Committee to come together around these issues.

I just want to jump right in with regards to CVE. I was happy that this Committee passed two bipartisan bills, and has made it very much a priority.

I truly do respect you and feel a sense of gratitude for what you all do to keep us safe and to grow our economy.

I'd love to hear a little bit more about that.

I appreciate you going into the details.

Well, your minority representation is better than the U.S. Senate.

I think everybody is pulling together really well on this.

I just feel a sense of urgency about it, and you, obviously, do as well from your comments.

And that 2012 reduction in preference--that's putting a lot of pressure. It has obviously had a very severe impact, right?

I'm concerned about that.

So just give me some basics. How many U.S.-flag international vessels does MARAD have--or, excuse me, the estimate needed to ensure that a sufficient number of certified U.S. mariners would be available to support activation of government…

And it just seems to me you're really drilling down on some logistics issues.

So, you know, the real Ranking Member and power on this committee, Senator Nelson--we talked about this question.

What changes do you anticipate in global shipping activity in the near and long term as a result of the Panama Canal expansion?

I just want to jump in, if you don't mind, really quick, to some of New Jersey's specific issues that have me concerned.

We appreciate the hard work you do. You all are dedicated public servants, and we're grateful for the work that you do.

I appreciate you acknowledging me as Chairman, because I have--I don't know if you know--I got a field promotion.

I am not Thor, the Norse god, and this is not Mjolnir, his hammer, but I do have the power now.

The loss of jobs and the resulting loss of capacity is of concern.