Aviation Security: Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred First Congress, First Session, Special Hearing |
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... detecting explosives before they unleash their lethal power . That is not all . We need to make sure that the agencies charged with protecting our citizens here and abroad have the resources to do the job . We need to make sure that our ...
... detecting explosives before they unleash their lethal power . That is not all . We need to make sure that the agencies charged with protecting our citizens here and abroad have the resources to do the job . We need to make sure that our ...
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... detection of explosives , better methods to check baggage and better intelligence on terrorist activities . And to echo the words of the Senator from New York , there should be no double standard on the release of security bulletins ...
... detection of explosives , better methods to check baggage and better intelligence on terrorist activities . And to echo the words of the Senator from New York , there should be no double standard on the release of security bulletins ...
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... DETECTION SYSTEM Research continues on the vapor detection system for explosives , and we are continuing to look at other possible solutions and tech- nologies available . We have increased our budget for research and development for ...
... DETECTION SYSTEM Research continues on the vapor detection system for explosives , and we are continuing to look at other possible solutions and tech- nologies available . We have increased our budget for research and development for ...
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... detecting equipment ; -in - depth assessments of U.S. and foreign airport security ; -tightened control of access to aircraft and security sensitive areas ; and —research and development of new security techniques and technologies ...
... detecting equipment ; -in - depth assessments of U.S. and foreign airport security ; -tightened control of access to aircraft and security sensitive areas ; and —research and development of new security techniques and technologies ...
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... detection system for checking people for explosives . Last October at Boston Logan Airport , we tested a prototype walk - up ex- plosive detection booth designed to detect the entire spectrum of explosives that may be carried by ...
... detection system for checking people for explosives . Last October at Boston Logan Airport , we tested a prototype walk - up ex- plosive detection booth designed to detect the entire spectrum of explosives that may be carried by ...
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Page 103 - cartel" which is already in the formative stage is a step in the right direction, but it does not go far enough, nor is it broad enough in scope.
Page 118 - The carrier is not liable if he proves that he and his agents have taken all necessary measures to avoid the damage or that it was impossible for him or them to take such measures.
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Page 111 - ... BEHAVIOR OF GOVERNMENTS THROUGH ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST COMMERCIAL AVIATION. MODIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT POLICY IS THEIR REAL GOAL, COMMERCIAL AVIATION MERELY THE SURROGATE TARGET. MEETING THIS NEW THREAT BOTH WARRANTS AND REQUIRES GREATER GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN AIRLINE SECURITY. THE US GOVERNMENT MUST GO BEYOND ITS TRADITIONAL REGULATORY ROLE AND BECOME AN ACTIVE PARTNER OF THE AIRLINES IN SECURITY. I HAVE FOUR SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING AIRPORT SECURITY, TO OFFER HERE TODAY.
Page 98 - AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) SHOULD BE DIRECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION OR CONGRESS TO IMMEDIATELY CONCENTRATE EXISTING SECURITY RESOURCES WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED MOST. IN RECENT YEARS CONGRESS INCREASED FAA'S SECURITY BUDGET, AND MORE SECURITY INSPECTORS AND FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS SUBSEQUENTLY WERE HIRED. (THEY) SHOULD BE ASSIGNED TO GROUND SECURITY DUTIES... IN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND THE FAR EAST. THOSE ARE THE AREAS WHERE THE THREAT OF TERRORISM IS GREATEST AND WHERE THE PRESENCE...
Page 111 - ... THREATS OF SABOTAGE AGAINST INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION. THE EXPLOSION ABOARD PAN AM FLIGHT 103 WAS A PAINFUL REMINDER OF THE VULNERABILITY OF A FREE SOCIETY TO TERRORIST ATTACKS. THE US AIRLINES WITH SERVICE OVERSEAS HAVE HAD EXTRAORDINARY SECURITY MEASURES IN EFFECT FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS AT 44 HIGH RISK AIRPORTS. MOST OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST. YET, DESPITE THOSE EFFORTS, SOMEONE, OR SOME GROUP. SUCCEEDED IN SABOTAGING FLIGHT 103 AND TRAGICALLY ENDING THE LIVES...