Bennie Thompson actually said...

I absolutely join my colleagues in thanking you for the outreach that you have done since you have been administrator on keeping us informed...

My top concern continues to be affording TSOs the same benefits and personnel standards as other employees in the Federal pay system.

I have written you and continue to believe collective bargaining can improve workforce morale and productivity.

Your decision to grant collective bargaining rights to the transportation security officers at TSA is the right thing.