"Simply put, this Republican bill would seriously undermine TSA's security mission."
"Unfortunately, the bill prohibits increased pay for any TSA employee who is not a TSO."
"I'm thankful for the steps that you've taken to expand workplace rights and critical pay increases for TSA workers who've long been left behind."
"With 30 percent pay increases set to hit paychecks next month, TSA has already seen a drastic decrease of 40 to 50 percent attrition among TSA work force."
"I'm really concerned about the potential impact to TSA's mission if Congress fails to provide funding for increased pay, collective bargaining rights, and necessary staffing levels."
"I am a proud cosponsor of this bill, and I encourage my Republican colleagues to give it serious consideration as a solution to TSA's funding challenges."
"We stand at a critical junction for the Transportation Security Administration as we in Congress consider whether to invest the resources necessary to ensure the continued security of our transportati..."
"I feel a strong personal connection to the issues we are discussing here today."
"Those NGO's and our city and State governments on the border are really playing a critical role in allowing migrants to be able to move onward."
"It is a sign of this country's strength that an immigrant like you could become a Member of Congress."
"Among domestic violent extremists, white supremacist extremists will remain the most persistent and lethal threat in the homeland."