Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Indeed, in 2012, the platform adopted during the Republican National Convention called for the private sector to take over airport screening wherever feasible."

"Some on the other side of the aisle claim that transitioning to a contract workforce results in more efficient and friendlier screeners. This claim simply does not stand up to scrutiny."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, and the radiological and nuclear smuggling threats it faces."

"H.R. 4115 is a significant step in ensuring all of aviation security, not just that which is performed by Federal employees, receives the oversight necessary to protect the flying public."