To a decent extent, statements like this are designed to get himself some ink on a national stage, and throw his name out more on the national spotlight. He knows perfectly well that the chances of SXSW listening to his request are somewhere between slim and none, but at the same time, he can use this to help any claim he wants to lay that he's tough on terrorism and national security. Wouldn't be surprised if he's planning a move for senator or governor in the near future.