Ever since I left DOD to work for State, TSA has made my life miserable. As a US Diplomatic Passport Holder, I am sure we are harrassed as TSA General Policy. I say if it is good enough for the rank and file US Dept of State employees, then it is certainly good enough for foreign dignitaries. <pOur SecState should have used this as an opportunity to draw attention to this plight afflicting diplomates of all countries and not just expressing a mindless concerned with patdowns, rather request we be treated with diplomatic courtesy - perhaps his country earned him this little pat on the back:)
Now the TSA gets to ignore diplomatic immunity????