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Ron Johnson: “There's a 95% failure rate to detect metal weapons and fake…”

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Chairman Johnson's Remarks for HSGAC Nominations Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 04:49

But I don't think it's an impossible task. I just think it's a very difficult task. Were you surprised by the revelation of the Inspector General's report that said that There's a 95% failure rate to detect metal weapons and fake explosives [according to the Inspector General's report]. Did that surprise you? Yes, sir, it did. And it disturbs me. And if confirmed, it is the Immediate priority is to address those findings, to close those gaps immediately, … (04:49–05:01)

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Asserts that the Inspector General's report found a 95% failure rate in detecting threats.

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