Bennie Thompson actually said...

"This committee is setting a dangerous precedent in treating one religious group different than another."

"Today's terrorists do not share a particular ethnic, educational, or socioeconomic background . . . The most effective means of identifying terrorists is through their behavior--not ethnicity, race or..."

"we urge that each of you heed our call and the calls of all Americans who share our dual vision of ensuring our security without violating our values."

"I am writing to strongly urge you to reconsider holding the narrowly focused and reckless hearings planned by the Committee on Homeland Security."