Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I would suggest he read the resolution establishing the select committee. The scope of the committee is quite clear as to what our responsibilities are."

"It`s clear that this committee has to work. We`re not interested in people who are distracters in doing the work."

"I will not, as chair, allow this commission -- committee to be used as a political pawn. We will do what`s in the best interests of this country."

"If there are members of Congress who were complicit in what went on on January 6, our investigation will bring it out."