Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Contractor support is essential in obtaining these vital needs."

"Many of the Department's most recent public statements serve as an extension of President Trump's campaign trail, placing a misplaced focus on a border wall and deportation force."

"The Trump budget slashes the already feeble budget of the Office of Inspector General, which as former Assistant Secretary Berteau testifies, is essential for oversight in this area."

"Only through a continued emphasis on a higher-trained workforce with more tools to do their work will we remove this barrier."