"I think that--correct me if I am wrong--but you made the suggestion that we should include a provision..."
"Major deficiencies exist right now within our airport security systems."
"Aviation security is a truly collaborative effort."
"If we are going to get to the bottom of how we can keep American travelers safe at the 450 airports we have in this country, we have to be able to have an open and frank discussion."
"I don't think there is any question that we need to do more robust criminal background checks."
"Thank you again for this opportunity to testify concerning access control measures at our Nation's airports."
"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."
"Recent incidents, most notably the gun-smuggling operation involving a Delta employee, have highlighted the urgent need for us to look closely at access controls in our Nation's airports."
"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."
"The Transportation Security Administration's mission is to protect the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce."