Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Congress expressed concern about the safety and security of chemical facilities long before 9/11."

"Much should have happened in 6 years. But unfortunately, there is not much progress to report."

"When the Department was created in 2002, it was the largest reorganization and consolidation of Government agencies..."

"We are here today to discuss the integration of the Department of Homeland Security's (Department) management functions and examine whether there is room for improvement."