Kathleen Rice actually said...

"The Transportation Security Administration's mission is to protect the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce."

"I want to express my eagerness to work with you and with all the Members of this subcommittee to do absolutely everything we can to maximize the security of our aviation sector."

"Major deficiencies exist right now within our airport security systems."

"It is going to take a collaborative, comprehensive effort to ensure that on the front end SIDA badges are distributed only to individuals who have been thoroughly vetted."