U.S. Department of Homeland Security Press Office What They’re Saying About REAL ID…

Secretary Chertoff on the REAL ID regulations: “The last thing I want to do is punish citizens of a state who would love to have a REAL ID license but can't get one,” Chertoff said. “But in the end, the rule is the rule as passed by Congress.” (New ID rules may complicate air travel, AP, 1/12/2008)