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Mark Kirk: “Well over half of the 20,000 screeners, by the terms of our bill, would automatically be discharged from their duties…”

On the recordOctober 31, 2001
Well over half of the 20,000 screeners, by the terms of our bill, would automatically be discharged from their duties because they are not American citizens. We would have to upgrade to the new system under regulations and supervision by the Department of Transportation under the Secretary for Security, and these people would be badged Federal transportation security officers with full arrest powers at the screening site.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a bill regarding airport security screeners.

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