We asked for the criticism, we welcome it, and once we fully review the official report, we'll put it to use.

We are concluding the pilot program and we are going to review the results to determine how Registered Traveler would fit as a link in the security chain,

We welcome the review. Our unit leads the nation in recoveries, has in 2004 and will in 2005. Recoveries are up 700 percent under Mr. Spitzer.

No one is perfect, and criticism is always welcome and expected.

TSA identified a specific need for a reduced size [explosives-detection system] and set a maximum size specification to meet that need. The Reveal CT-80 was the only certified [explosives-detection system] that met the size specification.

The approach is about focusing the limited resources TSA has where the threat is the greatest. The challenge here is to look at security through the lens of threat vulnerability and consequence. The suggestions that are being considered are part of a larger effort to challenge the measures we have in place to help us improve security.