Bennie Thompson actually said...

"The increased number of Central Americans petitioning for asylum in the United States is not because more people are 'exploiting' the system via 'loopholes,' but because many have credible claims."

"I am troubled by the downturn in international travel to the United States."

"I do echo many of the Chairman's concerns regarding the inclusion of unvetted individuals in the PreCheck program."

"I certainly appreciate the challenging job that TSA has in accommodating the increase in domestic travelers while striving to maintain the safe, secure, and reliable air transit that the flying public..."