Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Mr. Chairman, I hope you can work with us to stop these drastic cuts."

"I have long held that we must develop a layered security approach that pushes borders out and begins the screening process far in advance of a passenger boarding a flight in this country."

"Members of Congress who talk a good game on border security will need to put their money where their mouths are when it comes to funding these programs, even in tight budgetary times."

"Remembering those who died must inspire us to make this Nation better and safer."