Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Their refusal undermines the work of this committee, which is exercising its oversight responsibilities."

"Political expediency is no longer the order of the day."

"Do you believe that you are an American entitled to the same benefits, a citizen entitled to the same benefits and rights as other citizens?"

"It is disrespectful to our witnesses from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have traveled here today to inform Congress about the recovery challenges they still face at home."