Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Unfortunately, the President's proposal would undercut these critical missions in order to fund a border wall. The President plans to place the homeland at risk."

"As Chairman of this committee, I will not stand for misconduct within the Department, nor will I stand for anything less than full transparency when this committee attempts to carry out its oversight ..."

"Efficiency in operations and efficiency in management."

"The DHS mission is too important to the National security of our country."