"We don't discuss matters of security," said Andrea Saul, a spokeswoman for Mr. Romney's campaign.
"Complacency in matters of security is a serious threat to the orderly functioning of our government".
But in matters of security, Ms. Mayer, current and former employees said, was far more reactive.
"All presidents do what they're told on matters of security," he said.
Clearly, the authorities have decided that no one, at any level, may now joke about matters of security.
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Provide post-trauma support: As with all matters of security, the response must be both organisational and personal.
He said: "Matters of security are perhaps the most solemn decisions that MPs have to make and they have to think about it deeply.
"What we're striving for is the maximum amount of cooperation on matters of security," he said, "while having the most open border in terms of commerce".
As a new series of the action drama 24 is to be filmed in London, our thoughts turn to the US and matters of security.
