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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... terrorism . A total of 259 people on board were murdered , and another 11 were killed on the ground . It was one of the most massive terrorist attacks in history aimed at American citizens . It was an attack on our Government . It was ...
... terrorism . A total of 259 people on board were murdered , and another 11 were killed on the ground . It was one of the most massive terrorist attacks in history aimed at American citizens . It was an attack on our Government . It was ...
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... terrorists , are prosecuted to the full extent of the law , and we need to make sure that all parties involved with aviation , whether it be government or aviation companies or employees , are fully committed to stopping these terrorist ...
... terrorists , are prosecuted to the full extent of the law , and we need to make sure that all parties involved with aviation , whether it be government or aviation companies or employees , are fully committed to stopping these terrorist ...
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... terrorist threat to American travelers will be that of attack by Middle Eastern terrorist groups against United States and Israeli interests abroad . " Now , just how well are we prepared to meet these heightened risks ? Can we ...
... terrorist threat to American travelers will be that of attack by Middle Eastern terrorist groups against United States and Israeli interests abroad . " Now , just how well are we prepared to meet these heightened risks ? Can we ...
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... terrorist atrocity gain ur- gency not only for us who loved her , but for the thousands of other lives that will be no more if we do nothing . " Mr. Chairman , we must have better detection of explosives , better methods to check ...
... terrorist atrocity gain ur- gency not only for us who loved her , but for the thousands of other lives that will be no more if we do nothing . " Mr. Chairman , we must have better detection of explosives , better methods to check ...
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... terrorism is an act against all humanity , against any nation , and I think that we not only through our leadership can get ... terrorist acts . For instance , we have increased this year and in our next year's budget the civil aviation ...
... terrorism is an act against all humanity , against any nation , and I think that we not only through our leadership can get ... terrorist acts . For instance , we have increased this year and in our next year's budget the civil aviation ...
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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...