Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Either the 21st or 22nd of July, the committee is committed to doing our job, as I say with hope that Kevin McCarthy gives us his fire recommendation so we can fully populate the committee. But if he ..."

"Absolutely. With hope that Kevin McCarthy gives us his five recommendations so we can fully populate the committee. But if he chooses not to, we will still do our work."

"We will go where the facts lead us. Nothing is sacred."

"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."