Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I want to build upon the work that we are already doing and encourage this committee to continue the serious discussions on ways to counter message while protecting innovations and Constitutional righ..."

"It is past time that Members hear from the administration on this topic."

"I want to learn from General Hayden when it is appropriate to leave our public servants in a dangerous situation in the interest of gathering more intelligence."

"Mr. Speaker, let me say how I appreciate your historical analysis of how we got to where we are today, and the fact that rather than just blame President Obama, you talked about the broader perspectiv..."