Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I want to make clear that the raids of August 7 were not a response to any outcry from Mississippians regarding the presence of immigrant workers in our communities."

"I am committed to ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security enforce the laws and keeping our values and exercise discretion where necessary to protect children and other vulnerable populations..."

"I support immigration reform to ensure that employers can hire the workers they need and good people who want to work to support their families will have a way to do so."

"Why are we treating them so differently, if you would, Honorable Mr. McAleenan?"