Bennie Thompson actually said...

"The drug cartels basically own that territory."

"However, Phase II and III of the consolidation project have been stalled."

"It is inconceivable that the Department of Homeland Security does not have a consolidated headquarters where the Secretary can meet with the component heads instantaneously."

"I also am concerned about how it is we treat in every way possible, by pay and in terms of morale, the men and women who are on the border."