Debbie Lesko actually said...

"What I have heard today from, I think, all of the panelists is that there is obviously a retention issue. Pay is one of the key factors."

"The TSA workforce has a demanding job and is truly the most important part of the agency."

"TSA continues to struggle to provide consistent recruitment, retention, and training at Federalized airports across the United States."

"I am grateful to the service of TSA personnel who have volunteered to help their DHS colleagues in their vital Homeland Security mission."