Bennie Thompson actually said...

We owe it to taxpayers to ensure that these funds are appropriately used, fully accounted for, and auditable.

Thompson emphasizes the need for accountability in the Department of Homeland Security's budget.

11/14/2013

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

In 2011 FEMA responded to 99 major disaster declarations, 29 emergency declarations, and 114 fire management assistance declarations.

To the Chairman's comment about the consolidation of the grants program, you talk about stakeholder involvement.

Unfortunately, in 2011 FEMA had to contend with more than the record-breaking number of disasters.