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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 6:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Dudey
What I also don't understand is if the millimeter wave technology is safer, why wouldn't that be the default option in all airports as opposed to having backscatter?
Chertoff didn't represent the MMW company but did represent the Backscatter company and had a direct financial interest in TSA buying Backscatter.

He pushed for the purchase and did not disclose his personal interest until cornered on a news show.

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