Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Mr. Chairman, historical data makes clear that far-right extremists, particularly white supremacists, are a clear and present threat to the homeland security."

"We owe it to communities like Buffalo and Allen to do more than send thoughts and prayers. We need to take meaningful action to make people safer."

"Not only did the former President fail to condemn far right groups and ideologies, he allowed them to flourish."

"I want to condemn the hateful violence we saw yesterday when two Congressional staffers... were beaten with a baseball bat while at work in Virginia for Congressman Gerald Connolly."