Bennie Thompson actually said...

"One of the most important lessons that emerged after Hurricane Katrina was the failure to coordinate Federal, State, and local assets."

"I would like to thank Ms. McSally and Mr. Payne, Jr. for holding this important hearing."

"Although Hurricane Katrina triggered many reforms to improve the ability to leverage defense support of civil authorities during emergencies."

"Mr. Chairman, by no means am I saying that this bulletin would have changed the outcome of the situation, but I do think that this illustrates that we need to continue looking into information sharing..."