Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Former committee Member Congressman Pascrell and former Chairman King have introduced the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act."

"We should not reinvent the wheel every time there is a crisis, and we should not put biodefense on the back burner between outbreaks or attacks."

"I would like to thank you for calling this hearing to examine current prison counter-violent extremism programs and explore the development of such programs for inmates post-release."

"I am aware that most of today's discussion will likely focus on a possible radicalization of Muslim inmates; however, I would like to encourage the committee to remember that limiting this committee's..."