Bennie Thompson actually said...

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

Thompson emphasizes the need for equitable benefits for TSA officers.

02/09/2011

More Bennie Thompson Quotes

I agree that the source of the vacancy problem at DHS is not within the Department.

As we have seen in incidents such as the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, small vessels can pose a serious threat to U.S. interests both at home ...

I am pleased to see the subcommittee examining the security of our maritime borders as well.

I hope we can have a frank discussion about these cuts and what they mean operationally for the Coast Guard and CBP.