Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Democratic Members of the committee repeatedly requested, in public and private settings, that DHS ensure that the President's mandate be carried out in a successful and efficient manner."

"Unfortunately, other committees continue to attempt to encroach on this committee's jurisdiction over the Transportation Security Administration."

"Therefore, we are keenly interested in the utilization concerns raised by your most recent report and would like to request a follow-up audit on TSA's efforts to address utilization challenges identif..."

"Ensuring the security of our Nation's transportation systems is a vital Federal responsibility--a responsibility that the Members of this committee take seriously."