Carlos Gimenez Laurel Lee

Republican Reps. Carlos Giménez and Laurel Lee grilled TSA Executive Assistant Administrator Melanie Harvey about Cuba's recent tour of Miami International Airport security areas. Both suggested the visit made the U.S. more vulnerable to espionage. Images via U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.
Republican Reps. Carlos Giménez and Laurel Lee grilled TSA Executive Assistant Administrator Melanie Harvey about Cuba's recent tour of Miami International Airport security areas. Both suggested the visit made the U.S. more vulnerable to espionage. Images via U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.

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