But as you said, there are going to be those that have no record and cannot be detected in that capacity so that is why you have to have other layers of security.
Asa Hutchinson

In reference to Cat Stevens, it is very, very important we have accurate information on our terrorist watch list and our no fly list and that you have a remedy.
Asa Hutchinson

Terrorists can utilize any vulnerability in the system and that would include outbound shipments.
Asa Hutchinson

The true credit for our safety and security goes to our men and women who are serving in places like Iraq and Afghanistan in the global war on terrorism.
Asa Hutchinson

We measure very carefully what the positives are and I think it is less than one tenth of one percent, so we are very pleased with the accuracy of our biometric checks and we continue to monitor that.
Asa Hutchinson

We recognize that it is not only inbound but also outbound (cargo) that can pose a risk as well.
Asa Hutchinson

We would certainly welcome the recipient nation to put their inspectors on our shores, if they wanted to make that investment to help protect that shipment that is outgoing.
Asa Hutchinson

Well firstly, that points certainly at the need for international standards on biometrics that would move in the same direction so that we can have the same technical requirements.
Asa Hutchinson

Well, your premise is correct, that we have to first guard against those who have an affiliation with terrorists and a connection, and so we have watch lists and systems that can make that connection.
Asa Hutchinson

You can expect interior enforcement actions in the future.
Asa Hutchinson