Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I would first like to thank Chairman McCaul for convening this hearing."

"When the Department was created in 2002, it was the largest reorganization and consolidation of Government agencies..."

"We are here today to discuss the integration of the Department of Homeland Security's (Department) management functions and examine whether there is room for improvement."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you also for holding today's hearing."