Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Year after year, TSA has failed to prioritize requesting significant funding for salary increases or longevity pay, leading to unacceptable attrition rates."

"The Trump administration's budget request for fiscal year 2019 is woefully inadequate to the point of undermining TSA's ability to carry out its mission."

"So you support the President's budget, but you don't have the money to pay your employees."

"I am a strong supporter of the VIPR teams, but we just can't afford to continue to provide that level of support."