Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Every generation faces monumental moments where their tenacity to overcome the challenges of the time are tested."

"I look forward to seeing this subcommittee, with you and Ranking Member Watson Coleman at the helm, conduct vigilant and bipartisan oversight of the Department of Homeland Security."

"The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson, a Representative in Congress From the State of Mississippi, and Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security:"

"Since the 9/11 attacks, both Congress and the Executive branch have addressed the systematic problems caused by both the failure to analyze and the failure to share information."