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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... questions Page 1235 678 23 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ambassador Clayton McManaway , Jr. , Associate Coordinator for Counterter- rorism , Bureau of Consular Affairs . Prepared statement Submitted questions 33 36 49 8888888 NONDEPARTMENTAL ...
... questions Page 1235 678 23 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ambassador Clayton McManaway , Jr. , Associate Coordinator for Counterter- rorism , Bureau of Consular Affairs . Prepared statement Submitted questions 33 36 49 8888888 NONDEPARTMENTAL ...
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... questions . Senator D'Amato . STATEMENT OF HON . ALFONSE M. D'AMATO , U.S. SENATOR FROM NEW YORK Senator D'AMATO . Well , Mr. Chairman , let me thank you for calling this hearing as expeditiously as you have . And thank your staff for ...
... questions . Senator D'Amato . STATEMENT OF HON . ALFONSE M. D'AMATO , U.S. SENATOR FROM NEW YORK Senator D'AMATO . Well , Mr. Chairman , let me thank you for calling this hearing as expeditiously as you have . And thank your staff for ...
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... questions and questions about whether or not such legislation would jeopardize air travel- ers , would create chaos . It is certainly not intended to do that , but I don't think we should jeopardize people's lives for a profit , and I ...
... questions and questions about whether or not such legislation would jeopardize air travel- ers , would create chaos . It is certainly not intended to do that , but I don't think we should jeopardize people's lives for a profit , and I ...
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... questions . But now I would just like to read an excerpt from their proposal . " With the loss of our beloved Miriam , our thoughts on terrorist atrocity gain ur- gency not only for us who loved her , but for the thousands of other ...
... questions . But now I would just like to read an excerpt from their proposal . " With the loss of our beloved Miriam , our thoughts on terrorist atrocity gain ur- gency not only for us who loved her , but for the thousands of other ...
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... question that it is a formidable task . It is a compli- cated task . It is a task that we must achieve , and we must do it as soon as we practically can . I believe that in a number of areas we have already taken steps and have in place ...
... question that it is a formidable task . It is a compli- cated task . It is a task that we must achieve , and we must do it as soon as we practically can . I believe that in a number of areas we have already taken steps and have in place ...
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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.
Page 67 - Code, and to those portions of the legislative and judicial branches and of the government of the District of Columbia having positions in the competitive service. (b) Agencies not covered. This...
Page 121 - United States Senate The Honorable Claiborne Pell Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate The Honorable Jamie L.
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...