Bennie Thompson actually said...

"It is imperative that we examine attacks on the homeland closely, no matter the ideology or motivation driving them."

"I thank Chairman McCaul for holding today's hearing on homeland threat information sharing in the wake of the Austin bombings."

"I am a strong supporter of the VIPR teams, but we just can't afford to continue to provide that level of support."

"Effectively executing TSA's mission to secure the Nation's transportation systems is essential to homeland security."