The efficient operation of airport checkpoints combined with effective management of the PreCheck program go hand-in-hand when it comes to the overall security mission of TSA.
I have repeatedly expressed to TSA that PreCheck should not be used to manage traffic, especially under the guise of risk-based security.
I fully believe in the--the K-9 process, and Mr. Rogers told me I had to, but----
I am kind-of taken aback by the fact that you have 1-hour wait times.
That is something that is not good from a security standpoint.
I would implore you to follow the deadlines. I do not think they are optional and I do not think responses such as we will get back to you a...
We have made it clear to TSA that we are going to introduce some legislation to make it mandatory that you not do that.
Not only does it help ameliorate the threat, it really would expedite throughput at airports which is always a concern.
I think it routinely does not get the attention that it deserves. About 95 to 96 percent of the Northern Border is unsecure.
We all know the bad guys are getting more advanced with their technologies especially with respect to aviation and it is quite concerning.
I want to initially echo the sentiments of my colleagues on the committee that it is all well and good to make inquiries, but if we don't pr...