Bennie Thompson actually said...

"It is time to speak the truth about these groups and the violent influence they wield."

"Although that turn of phrase explained little about our country before he took office, it turned out to be an excellent prophecy of what his rage would come to visit on our people."

"I wonder what former President Trump would say to someone like Sergeant Gonell who must now go about remaking his life."

"Nothing he ever saw in combat in Iraq, he has said, prepared him for the insurrection."