Many Foreign Service retirees already possess the necessary training and security clearance for these functions. and could therefore be rapidly deployed to meet the ongoing crisis. Under the provisions of this act. Foreign Service retirees can work without forgoing pension payments. provided that they either provide assistance to consular posts with a substantial backlog of visa applications. or they provide assistance in meeting the passport backlog resulting from the WHTI. I firmly believe we must do all in our power to keep the American people. and our Nation itself. safe. This includes constantly reviewing and. as need be. revising our entrance policies.