Bennie Thompson actually said...

"This is not the time to cut back on homeland security."

"Both urban areas maintain a common bond in understanding the need to ensure constant readiness for man-made and natural disasters."

"It is vitally important that we provide them with the support they need."

"Thank you, Chairman McCaul, for convening this hearing. I would also like to thank our witnesses for their participation, and I look forward to hearing their testimony."