During our discussion, you said you are conducting a 'top-to-bottom' review of all airports.
Bill Keating
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Bill Keating is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Keating has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting local businesses and improving infrastructure in his district.
If a 15- or 16-year-old can penetrate our security--in one instance not even go detected after they reviewed it--then we are vulnerable.
That means 97 percent of our Nation's airports weren't reviewed for security risk despite the fact that we have had time and time again... breaches that have occurred.
I must tell you, I am optimistic, given your background in the Coast Guard, understanding perimeter issues the way you do, that we are going to meet with some success.
I am curious what issues that you can detail that they might have had qualms about, issues that weren't addressed.
I think we should all take cognizance that that is not true. It is one of our major issues.
I think that--I hope this is a harbinger for the way we are discussing this issue going forward
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