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In defense of TSA, there is some 'truth' to its claim that the NoS is faster than the 'other' process: when the NoS is the primary search (contrary to Nappy's assurances), it is indeed generally faster than the alternative full-body grope, particularly since TSA frequently deliberately lengthens the process by making the pax wait for an available 'assist' and by adding a gratuitous swab and test.