John S. Pistole: “Our goal at all times is to maximize transportation security to stay ahead of evolving terrorist threats.”

The fact remains accurate through today and underscores a point that in aviation security, it is not the object per se that is dangerous but the individual who intends to use that object to inflict harm that presents the danger.

The decision is irrational and makes no logical sense.

If he wasn't the president of the United States, yeah, I think we would have seen obstruction indictment against the person.

My strong recommendation to you and all of Congress is to maintain these broad authorities.