McCaul Statement on Admiral Neffenger's Nomination as TSA Administrator

Statement

U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement of his intent to nominate Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger, the current Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to be the next Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA):

Chairman McCaul: "Over the past several years, TSA has moved from a one-size-fits-all approach to aviation security to a risk-based, intelligence driven counterterrorism agency. TSA has the important responsibility of protecting the nation's transportation systems and it is imperative that it has consistent and effective leadership. I commend the Administration for nominating Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger as the next TSA Administrator. I am confident that his extensive experience in homeland security, as well as the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, will serve the TSA workforce and the American traveling public well. It has been a pleasure working with former Administrator John Pistole. He has led the TSA through some very challenging times, and I wish him well in his retirement."

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