John S. Pistole: “TSA employs risk-based, intelligence-driven operations to prevent terrorist attacks and to reduce the vulnerability of…”

At the same time, TSA must remain respectful of personal privacy, dignity and civil rights and liberties, areas that are priorities for me.

Our members are mortified by the announcement of a little more than 1 week ago by TSA Administrator Pistole that allows weapons back on airplanes.

If confirmed, I will build upon these efforts to make the international aviation system safer and ensure the security of our homeland.

It is incumbent, I believe, on all of us to ensure that doesn't happen again.