McCaul Statement on Resignation of Secret Service Director Pierson

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Today, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson:

"We need a full top-to-bottom review of the Secret Service and I will soon introduce legislation to establish an independent panel to conduct this comprehensive assessment. The panel will recommend specific steps the agency can take in order to ensure it has the best possible leadership structure, culture, protocols, training, tools and resources to meet its missions. With the resignation of Director Pierson, I am hopeful this will be the beginning of a new chapter for the dedicated men and women of the Secret Service. However, the growing list of failures from USSS seems to be more pervasive than just its leadership."

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