Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Therefore, in order to best protect our people who travel in transit, shouldn't they be more clear in their communications about what needs to be done, and, do the risk assessment plan, and at least g..."

"I think it would have been more helpful if they were out a little bit quicker so that we could have had a common response to reassure the public."

"Does TSA give any of you advice on new technological discoveries, new equipment, new ideas on protecting your responsibilities?"

"The TSA only allocates about two percent of its budget for surface transportation security."