Bennie Thompson actually said...

"In fiscal year 2012 the Congress passed a bill mandating funding cuts in important Homeland Security grant programs."

"Before this Government undertakes such a radical change in funding for these vital programs, Congress must ask some vital questions."

"As a Ranking Member of the authorizing committee for the Department of Homeland Security, I urge my colleagues to take a serious look at this effort to authorize a consolidation of needed Homeland Sec..."

"Everyone agrees that we should spend our homeland security dollars where they are needed most in an efficient and effective manner."