Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I co-sponsored H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, authored by Representative Candice Miller."

"This committee has a long-standing, bipartisan interest in strengthening the Visa Waiver Program."

"Under this new law, most individuals who have visited Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Sudan in the last 5 years would be ineligible for visa-free travel."

"I was pleased when we were able to reach common ground on a carve-out for certain individuals who traveled to the 4 countries for diplomatic or military service."