Bennie Thompson actually said...

"One of the things that we are grappling with is some of the things that we are dealing with go to the basic threat of our democracy."

"I am glad to see the agreement on the role for DHS in this great challenge that we have."

"I must express my deep concern also about the aloof--bordering on belligerent--posture taken by the Trump administration with respect to our NATO allies."

"The President, through his proposed 'Muslim Ban,' looks to prohibit individuals from six majority Muslim nations from receiving visas to travel to the United States."