Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Quite frankly today's hearing topic is outside our committee's jurisdiction."

"I also hope that as the tragic public health crisis continues that ICE will use its discretion and maximize the use of alternatives to detention program."

"The Government Accountability Project also represents subject-matter experts who are employed by DHS to advise on detention health issues but whose input seems to have been ignored."

"ICE and its contractors must do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the interest of saving lives and protecting our country."