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John S. Pistole: the fact remains accurate through today and underscores a point that in aviation security, it is not the object per se…

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
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.
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John S. Pistole

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Pistole emphasizes that the intent behind an object, not the object itself, poses security risks.

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