Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Before we begin today's hearing, I want to address misinformation my Republican colleagues are spreading, falsely alleging that Secretary Mayorkas is refusing to testify before this committee."

"One of the tenets of who we are as a democracy is that I have an opinion and you have an opinion, and let's respect that."

"This isn't a policy difference. This is a matter of following the laws written by Congress and thus a matter of Constitutional significance."

"House Republicans have refused to consider this request. Instead of pursuing solutions to these problems, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are chasing an illegitimate impeachment and using..."