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It would be unwise to say the least, irresponsible of us at the TSA, at the Homeland Security Department not to evolve our technology to match the changing threat environment that we inhabit.

Janet Napolitano

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Janet Napolitano
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 29
Former United States Secretary Of Homeland Security
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Janet Ann Napolitano
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