Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Unfortunately, today, the Nation finds itself in a period of heated rhetoric-fueled by fear."

"We must be able to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists."

"Yet, in the hours and days post-Orlando, members of this body and the Executive branch wasted no time labeling this tragedy as an act of terrorism."

"This is the greatest threat of our time, and I urge each of you today to explain to this committee--and to the American people--how you are planning to elevate our defenses to keep Americans safe."