John S. Pistole: “I believe strongly in behavior detection, the observation of individuals, and we have a number of officers trained in…”

While his killing is significant, it does not, of course, mark the end of our effort to fight violent extremism.

Going forward, I believe we in TSA must use more of a risk-based approach to the checkpoint of the future using common sense informed by intelligence rather than a one size fits all approach for passenger screening.

we must be honest with ourselves and the public in acknowledging that we will never fully eliminate all risk.

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