Bennie Thompson actually said...

"We cannot underestimate the value of useful, accurate information before, during, and after a disaster. It can save lives."

"We must take some reasonable steps to assure that the users of social media have a clear understanding of privacy rights and protections."

"Over the past few years the cybersecurity mission of the Department of Homeland Security has undergone an unprecedented expansion in funding and a change in organizational structure."

"I also look forward to hearing about how these changes will assist DHS in its efforts to become, in perception and reality, the civilian lead for cybersecurity in the Federal sector."