Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Pulling FEMA out of the department will once again fracture the nation's ability to respond to all types of catastrophes--whether natural or man-made."

"I know also very much embraces a risk-based approach to dealing with our Nation's homeland security issues."

"We need a strategy that uses all of the tools of the U.S. power in a coordinated fashion, but more importantly, we need to hold our agencies accountable for implementing that strategy."

"I believe this administration should seek to use a combination of regulations and incentives to ensure that our electricity grid... are properly secured."