Bennie Thompson actually said...

"We, as a committee with oversight jurisdiction of transportation security matters, have the great responsibility of ensuring that the Transportation Security Administration, the Department of Homeland..."

"We are fortunate to have Members representing border districts--one on the Northern Border and one on the Southern Border--leading the discussion today."

"That is why I have worked hard to advance programs that improve the National capability to prevent--and mitigate the impact of--biological events affecting agriculture."

"Any significant disruption to the agriculture industry there... would have devastating rippling effects throughout the State and the Nation."