Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Thank you very much, Madam Chair; and let me also welcome our witnesses in the first panel here today."

"Secretary Napolitano has promised that DHS going forward would partner better with State, local, tribal, and private sector stakeholders."

"Those who exchange freedom for security end up with neither freedom nor security."

"Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman, for convening this important hearing today."