Bennie Thompson actually said...

"It is our oversight responsibility, as Members of Congress, to refuse to allow the most disturbing and upsetting events fade into the past and help ensure that they are not repeated."

"One death in custody is too much."

"Some of us are concerned that between 18 and 12 is a vast shortage of opportunity for us to help children that we are talking about here today."

"Among other things, the bill would require the Department to create a committee to identify and address issues affecting morale."