Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Be assured that under my leadership this committee will continue to hold the Department accountable for treating all Americans equitably and ensuring that our rights are protected."

"I want to reiterate that I am not wholly opposed to the use of facial recognition technology, as I recognize that it can be valuable to homeland security and serve as a facilitation tool for the Depar..."

"I would like to thank Chairman Correa and Ranking Member Lesko for holding today's hearing on homeland security priorities in the Arctic--our Nation's northernmost border."

"Many forget that the United States is, after all, an Arctic nation, given the geography of Alaska."