Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Since 1956, Presidents have granted temporary immigration relief to impacted individuals on 39 separate occasions; therefore, it would seem that changes outlined by President Obama on November 20 are ..."

"To those who have said the President's actions do not represent the will of the American people, I say you need to listen better."

"In the face of this crisis and the absence of Congressional action, the President acted in a measured way that is likely to improve both our Nation's security and economy."

"Time and again, the House Republican Leadership has been unwilling to act to fix our broken immigration system."