Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I am glad this hearing can build upon the school safety field hearing this subcommittee held last year in New Jersey."

"I hope the Senate will finally act on these measures, as the American public awaits a meaningful Congressional response."

"How, one might ask, did these blatant violations of detention standards and, for that matter, human decency, continue under ICE's watch?"

"This is unacceptable."