11/12/2013
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"I would hope it would never get to this point, but TSA Administrator Pistole was asked, I believe last week, if work stoppages or slowdowns occurred, would he be willing to fire TSA screeners en masse..."
"The defense of our homeland is a top priority of our Nation, so I look forward to working with you."
"You know, oftentimes when I listen to these discussions, it is like we have an option not to compete."
"I believe this country hungers for leadership, and I certainly would be one willing to step up to the plate."