Kathleen Rice actually said...

"The Federal Government, you know, if everything has been happening over the last 2 weeks in the world is any indication, we have to put more resources and a higher premium on security of the homeland."

"I think there was wide-spread agreement across the aisle post-9/11 that we wanted the Federal Government to be responsible for screening at our airports given the tragedies of 9/11."

"We often hear in Congress that screening without TSOs will lead to a more pleasant and expedient travel experience, but this is simply not the case."

"I think we can all agree that 96 percent is an alarming figure, and one that we cannot overlook."