Bennie Thompson actually said...

"From where I sit, I can say with confidence that Federal grant investments have worked."

"Indeed, former Boston Police Commissioner Davis testified before this committee that without grant funding, the 'response would have been much less comprehensive than it was'."

"I take seriously the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission that, should our first responders be called upon once again to respond to a terrorist attack, they have the training and equipment they need..."

"protecting and expanding the Housing Credit is critical"