Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I'm sure you are somewhat familiar with that article and the fact that we were left vulnerable with that situation."

"We cannot afford to allow the importance of that relationship to enable complacency or interfere with our oversight."

"I take this subcommittee's oversight duties very seriously. As we continue to see evidence of climate change, it is important for this subcommittee to focus on our Nation's preparedness for disasters."

"Prepared Statement"