Bennie Thompson actually said...

"If we are serious about engaging this threat, and if the United Nations and other entities are our partners, we have to invest in it."

"I cannot overstate the difficulty an additional budget cut would create on this committee's staff."

"As a former volunteer firefighter, I know that interoperable communications can save lives."

"I hope to learn how we can keep essential personnel and train them in light of severe budget cuts."