I want to know precisely what DHS is doing to obtain this information and when it will have a full and complete grasp of the issue.
The American people need to know how these guards can protect them in life-threatening situations.
The Federal Protective Service and its contract guard force put their lives on the line every day.
How, after 10 years, does the Department not have a handle on what measures are in place to secure their own employees?
I first want to commend Mr. Bentivolio for his courage in speaking out in the way in which he did.
It seems to me that this type of activity needs to be stopped and it needs to be restricted.
I appreciate your holding this hearing and calling attention to this problem.
It seems to me there is a real problem there.
I can tell you, it is not a money problem. The FAA is getting plenty of money.
We understand the perception in some cases of potential retribution, and we are concerned about that.
During the recent Government shutdown, we saw what happens when the regulator nearly disappears.