Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I remain committed to advocating for common-sense enforcement measures as part of a broader immigration reform package."

"I am not stepping away from the responsibility of this body to have comprehensive immigration reform now, now, and now."

"I challenge this committee... that we put on the floor of the House a comprehensive immigration reform bill post-haste."

"I am pleased the subcommittee is meeting today to examine the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to deploy a biometric exit system to record the departure of visitors to this country."