Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I have been responsible for overseeing how the Federal Government supports State and local preparedness and response activities for well over a decade."

"From where I sit, I can say with confidence that Federal grant investments have worked."

"It is also clear that the threats we face are growing and evolving."

"Indeed, former Boston Police Commissioner Davis testified before this committee that without grant funding, the 'response would have been much less comprehensive than it was'."