Tammy Baldwin actually said...

"We believe this represents TSA's failure to understand the gravity of the situation."

"As a member of both the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, following on implementation of recommendations from the inspector..."

"the role of whistleblowers is critical--in fact, heroic--in running an effective organization."

"agencies need to be much more open to accepting constructive criticism in order to improve an agency such as the VA."