Bennie Thompson actually said...

"This House should use its power to give the Department the necessary resources and legislative authority to achieve the goal of improving employee morale at DHS."

"I agree that the source of the vacancy problem at DHS is not within the Department."

"I hope you join me in looking forward to the approval of Mr. Johnson to lead the Department of Homeland Security."

"As we have seen in incidents such as the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, small vessels can pose a serious threat to U.S. interests both at home and abroad."