The bottom line is, if somebody doesn't go through proper security screening, they're not going to go on the flight.

- John S. Pistole

I want to improve TSA's counterterrorism focus through intelligence and cutting edge technology, support the TSA workforce, and strengthen the agency…

- John S. Pistole

The reason we are doing these types of pat downs and using the advanced imagery technology is trying to take the latest intelligence and how we know …

- John S. Pistole

But what I want to assure and reassure the public is we are concerned about your safety, your security, and your privacy. Let's work together in part…

- John S. Pistole

The bottom line is how do we best provide for the security of the traveling public in light of a determined enemy who is adept at constructing well-d…

- John S. Pistole

Our pat-down approach is very similar to what is being utilized in Europe and, as we know, around the world. It's even much more thorough in other pa…

- John S. Pistole

I did not want to provide a blueprint or roadmap for the terrorists, saying 'Here are our new security procedures'.

- John S. Pistole

We put people of concern on the watch list or the no-fly list, so we have a number of layers of security beyond the airport checkpoint. We gather as …

- John S. Pistole

I particularly recognize that reasonable people can disagree as to what that proper balance or blend is between privacy and security and safety.

- John S. Pistole