Remarks Prepared for Delivery by TSA Administrator John S. Pistole
GBTA Conference – Denver, CO
Sunday, August 21, 2011

Good afternoon. Thanks Mike, I appreciate that kind introduction. I’m grateful to share some thoughts with you on the state of transportation security – noting that as GBTA members, you comprise the world’s largest network of business travel professionals so it’s an honor to be here.

Good morning. It is a privilege to be here today.

I’d like to begin by thanking Secretary General Mikuriya and the World Customs Organization for their great fellowship and dedication to international security. It’s an honor to be with you today, and I thank you for your commitment to these important issues.

We come together today with a shared dedication to protecting a freedom on which we all depend – the freedom of movement and worldwide commerce.

Introduction

Good morning!

Thank you Guenther for that very kind introduction.

I also want to thank IATA, in particular Director General Bisignani and Lufthansa for sponsoring this conference in this beautiful and historic city, and for giving me the opportunity to talk about my vision for United States aviation security as we move forward in an era of worldwide engagement to make our skies safe and protect our freedoms.

Good morning, it is a great pleasure for me to join you at this Transportation and Terrorism Conference. My thanks to Bob Mueller and the FBI for sponsoring this important gathering of counter-terrorism professionals. It is an honor for TSA to participate as co-host.