Bennie Thompson actually said...

"To those who have said the President's actions do not represent the will of the American people, I say you need to listen better."

"In the face of this crisis and the absence of Congressional action, the President acted in a measured way that is likely to improve both our Nation's security and economy."

"As a former volunteer firefighter, I know that operable and interoperable communications are essential to ensuring that first responders can do their jobs safely and effectively."

"the value of our public health infrastructure and the cost of maintaining it."