What we have learned is we don't have to do things the same way we have always done them before.

Through reductions and consolidations, we saved the American taxpayers over $4 billion.

It is essential that this critical infrastructure be protected against cyber attacks like the one on Colonial Pipeline in May.

This was a major wake-up call for the United States and for us as policymakers.

The effect of this dramatic attack highlighted the very present risks from cyber crime to our national security.

The situation at the Southern Border is not a new challenge.

I applaud the Biden administration for committing to addressing the root causes of migration.

The real crisis is the conditions in some Central American countries that are pushing people north.

We cannot afford to wait any longer to provide the funding necessary to protect our State and local governments.

we regret the fact that your work as head of CISA ended over your principled stand that the election was, in fact, a legitimate election

According to employee surveys, TSA ranks dead last out of 415 Federal agency subcomponents on employee pay satisfaction.

Simply put, H.R. 903 is about workers' rights, civil rights, and enhancing our Nation's security.

Unfortunately, after almost 20 years of promises by previous administrations to improve TSA's personnel management system, the TSA workforce still lacks the resources and support it needs to execute its mission successfully.

TSA is essential to the Nation's homeland security enterprise. It could not do its critical work without its strongest asset: Its workforce.

Under TSA's mismanaged personnel system, employees lack basic civil service protections and benefits Congress codified for most Federal workers many decades ago.

Despite serving on the front lines of homeland security during the COVID-19 pandemic, TSOs remain among the lowest-paid Federal workers.

I certainly hope that today's hearing will have the answers that we are seeking of how you would assist the Secretary.

Thank you very much. Because it has really been beneficial in Mississippi, and I like your focus on trying to capitalize on that.