Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I am happy to be here simply because it has been a long time coming."

"Chairman Cummings knew that the Coast Guard work force needed to reflect the diversity of this great nation and I couldn't agree more."

"Today, the committee has the opportunity to hear about Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) needs at land ports of entry (POE)."

"As Members of Congress, we have a duty to act."