Bennie Thompson actually said...

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

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

"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."

"I represent a district in Mississippi where agriculture is the No. 1 source of income."