Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Some of these attacks targeted houses of worship and other religious institutions, a trend we have increasingly seen Nation-wide."

"I applaud the great work that is being done by this administration--it is clear that it is taking the increased domestic extremism threats seriously."

"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."

"But I remain deeply concerned about privacy, transparency, data security, and the accuracy of this technology and want to ensure these concerns are addressed before the Department deploys it further."