"Airports remain a target for terrorists and other violent actors who seek to disrupt the safe travel of the American public."
"I introduced this piece of bipartisan legislation because it specifically addresses the ways in which the airport community and the TSA prepare for, respond to, and communicate during major security i..."
"While each airport is unique, it is imperative that airport stakeholders, airlines, law enforcement, emergency first responders, and TSA work together to exercise plans and improve coordination among ..."
"This reality highlights the need for Congressional oversight for each aspect of the transportation system, including the physical security and preparedness of airports themselves."
"If security at our Nation's airports was flawless, there would be no need for today's hearing."
"I want to thank the subcommittee for your support as we seek additional ways to improve officer safety and security."
"We are going to relax the standards a bit."
"The last thing I want to touch on before I wrap up my portion of the testimony is on access controls."
"The possibilities for something to go wrong are incalculable, and the tragedies that could have resulted are amazing."
"We have an obligation to try and beef up security."
"We owe it to the American public and we have to get a handle on it because it is a vulnerability that I had no idea existed until I got into this job."
"But I understand the American public is best served as it possibly can be with the people at the airports and the security they are trying to do."