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Seventh public hearing of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks
Upon the United States
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission) held its seventh public hearing on January 26–27, 2004, in Washington, DC. The two-day investigative hearing developed facts and circumstances relating to border and aviation security—two central aspects of the Commission’s mandate.
The Commission heard from current and former officials from the public and private sectors, concluding with testimony from Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security James M. Loy. In addition to witness testimony, four staff statements were delivered during the course of the proceedings. A complete hearing agenda follows this advisory.
In announcing the hearing, the Commission's Chair, former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, said: “This hearing will be the first at which the Commission will share some important facts about the immigration and aviation security systems in place on September 11, 2001. We want to use this occasion to bring forward additional, and in some cases different, information from what is currently in the public record.”
The Vice Chair, former Indiana Representative Lee H. Hamilton, added: “Now that we are further along in our investigation, we believe it is time to begin to share with the public and families of those who perished in the 9-11 attacks some of the things the Commission has learned.”
Hearing Agenda
Monday, January 26, 2004 |
"Borders, Transportation, and Managing Risk" |
9:00 AM
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Opening Statement by Chairman Kean
STAFF STATEMENT
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9:30 - 11:30 AM
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PANEL ONE
The Border Security System Prior to September 11
Mary A. Ryan, former Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Department of State
Doris Meissner, former Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice |
11:30 - 12:00 PM
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PANEL TWO
An Incident in Florida
Jose E. Melendez-Perez, Inspector, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security |
12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Break |
1:00 - 1:30 PM
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STAFF STATEMENT
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1:30 - 3:15 PM
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PANEL THREE
Visas and Watchlisting Today
Maura Harty, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Department of State
Russell E. Travers, Deputy Director, Information Sharing and Knowledge Management Department, Terrorist Threat Integration Center
Donna A. Bucella, Director, Terrorist Screening Center, FBI |
3:15 - 4:45 PM
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PANEL FOUR
The Response to September 11 on the Borders
James Ziglar, former Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice
Robert C. Bonner, Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Peter F. Verga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense, Department of Defense |
4:45 PM
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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 |
9:00 - 9:30 AM
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STAFF STATEMENT
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9:30 - 12:00 PM
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PANEL FIVE
Aviation Security on 9/11:The Regulators
Jane F. Garvey, former Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Cathal L. “Irish” Flynn, former Associate Administrator of Civil Aviation Security, Federal Aviation Administration
Claudio Manno, Assistant Administrator for Intelligence, Transportation Security Administration |
12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Break
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
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PANEL SIX
Aviation Security on 9/11:The Airlines
Edmond L. Soliday, former Vice President of Safety, Quality Assurance, and Security, United Airlines
Andrew P. Studdert, former Chief Operating Officer, United Airlines
Gerard J. Arpey, Chief Executive Officer, American Airlines
Tim J. Ahern, Vice President – DFW Hub, and former Vice President of Safety, Security, and Environmental, American Airlines |
2:30 - 3:00 PM
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STAFF STATEMENT
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3:00 - 3:30 PM
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PANEL SEVEN
Acts of Courage in the Sky
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3:30 - 4:30 PM
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PANEL EIGHT
Risk Management after September 11
James M. Loy, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security |
4:30 PM
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Statements Submitted for the Record
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