But they would be getting the same information that they get under this legislation, and it would be done directly rather than indirectly. I think the argument you could make would be that this legislation automates the transfer of the data directly to the U.S., and so removes any number of legal or procedural obstacles that accessing the data through the GDS or through Sabre or Galileo would present, thus making that invasion of privacy much easier.
On November 30th, 2010. See this statement in context.