Bennie Thompson actually said...

"This isn't serious border oversight. That much is obvious to anyone who actually understands oversight of the border."

"Republicans are threatening to cut funding for critical border security operations, which would create chaos at the border."

"Instead of working with Democrats to avert a Government shutdown, Republicans are squabbling amongst themselves and holding show hearings."

"I hope this committee will use this time, as it did in the last two Congresses, to improve the Department of Homeland Security's emergency response and recovery capabilities."