“I did not want to provide a blueprint or roadmap for the terrorists, saying 'Here are our new security procedures'.” WantSecurityTerroristProceduresBlueprints Author:John S. Pistole
“The bottom line is, if somebody doesn't go through proper security screening, they're not going to go on the flight.” IfsLinesSecurityGoes OnBottomFlightBottom LineScreening Author:John S. Pistole
“But what I want to assure and reassure the public is we are concerned about your safety, your security, and your privacy. Let's work together in partnership to ensure that we can have the best way forward.” WayWantTogetherSecurityConcernedSafetyBest WayPrivacyWorking TogetherPartnershipWay Forward Author:John S. Pistole
“I particularly recognize that reasonable people can disagree as to what that proper balance or blend is between privacy and security and safety.” PeopleSecurityBalanceSafetyReasonablePrivacyDisagreePrivacy And Security Author:John S. Pistole
“We put people of concern on the watch list or the no-fly list, so we have a number of layers of security beyond the airport checkpoint. We gather as much information about a passenger as the law allows without profiling.” PeopleLawNumbersWatchesSecurityInformationConcernListsLayersAirportsPassengersCheckpoints Author:John S. Pistole
“The bottom line is how do we best provide for the security of the traveling public in light of a determined enemy who is adept at constructing well-designed, well-concealed devices which would not show up in a walk-through metal detector? We're trying to employ the best technology to identify any possible threat.” TryingWellsShowsLightLinesWalksEnemyTechnologySecurityThreatBottomDeterminedDevicesMetalsBottom LineConcealedAdeptBest TechnologyMetal Detectors Author:John S. Pistole