Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I have said to the chairman, and I am sure he agrees, is that not only must we investigate, not only must we reform, not only must we make sure that government works effectively and efficiently, but a..."

"I ask that you help us fulfill our critical mission and role, and fund us at the levels that will allow us to hire the necessary staff, keep talented and experienced individuals, and continue rooting ..."

"We have to have good staff, we have to conduct good work. We have to have the ability to travel, to do field hearings."

"I just want to hold the line. I don't want our budget reduced from what it has been."