"Without continuity at the top, it is impossible for any organization to successfully implement a long-term strategic vision."
"I also look forward to the discussion moving forward. I hear you loud and clear, both Mr. Dow and Ms. Brooks, about the technological aspects."
"You make a very good point. You know, the front line folks are rarely recognized at TSA for a job that they do it, day in and day out."
"It is remarkable that they found 3,300 guns last year. It is also deeply troubling that they found 3,300 guns."
"Our job is not only to support them but try to make their job as easy as possible."
"I agree with that, and I think that we have made great strides with that but there is much more we need to do."
"There is so much more we can do, and I am probably going to follow up again with more questions if I have time."
"We have held TSA to task. We have had all kinds of meetings with them."
"No better example of that was last summer when some administrative glitches within TSA helped contribute greatly to the wait lines at airports."
"We do try and dispense with party loyalties and to do the right thing to keep the American public safe."
"We do not oppose flights to and from Cuba. That is not my job, OK?"
"Federal air marshals are an integral part of the multi-layered security apparatus."