Bennie Thompson actually said...

"The goodness of this country is that we have marketed ourselves as a bastion of democracy and that if there are individuals who want to come and meet our test for coming, then they are welcome."

"After visiting southern Arizona at the request of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others and meeting with constituents there, I have first-hand knowledge of residents' concerns."

"I have seen the triple fence near San Diego, ridden along the border with ranchers in Arizona, and observed Border Patrol Agents processing unaccompanied children in South Texas."

"Information sharing is critical to our Nation's security."