Security, subcommittee on transportation and protective security, will come to order. Before i commence with my statement, i do want to note for the record how happy i am to have miss Watson Coleman as my new ranking chair on this. We have a very good working relationship as well and i think its something more people in congress could try and do. Were going to endeavor to do that Going Forward. Miss Watson Coleman, thank you for being here. Thank you, delighted to be with you. Thank you as well, mr. Payne. Others on the committee may have some of tconflicts, will be com in and out. The subcommittee is meeting today to examine how tsa can better achieve its mission to secure Transportation Systems across the United States. In addition, the hearing will cover opportunities for tsa to improve as it relates to technological advances and communications with its state, local, and private sector partners. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Id like to welcome everyone to the subc
And i could not do what i did without her, so thank you to senator mcconnell, mr. Leader thank you. Its been an honor to serve in his body. I will have more to say next week in my Farewell Speech but i did not want this day to go by without expressing my appreciation. Thank you. Today former Senate Majority trent lott and former democratic leader tom daschle talked about issues in congress including the Affordable Care act, immigration policy, the eric garner decision and the need for bipartisanship in congress. This event was hosted by the Christian Science monitor. Its about an hour. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] okay. Thanks for coming everyone. David cook for the Christian Science monitor. Our guest this morning are affiliated with the Bipartisan Policy Center. They are cofounder tom daschle senior fellow trent lott and senior president jason grew me and then Senate Majority leader daschle was a guest speaker at bud sperlings 3240 and 41st and final breakfast