Bennie Thompson actually said...

"This committee has a long history of TWIC oversight, going back almost to its inception."

"Unfortunately, much like other areas throughout the Department, there is a lack of cohesion between the Department's headquarters-based Public Affairs personnel and public affairs personnel operating ..."

"When the Department of Homeland Security was established, it was clear that this newly-created agency would interface with the American people and serve as a source of public information."

"This structure runs afoul of the 'One DHS' concept."