Bennie Thompson actually said...

"the homeland security grant funds have been essential in developing the capabilities necessary to quickly and effectively respond to a terrorist attack or natural disaster."

"new sharing under CISPA would have gone to civilian agencies and DHS respectively."

"the funding of the Homeland Security Grant Program has been reduced significantly under Republican leadership of the House, from $2.75 billion to $1.5 billion."

"The retention of qualified staff, as well as the ability to bring on qualified staff, is essential to the work of this committee."