Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I am reiterating that concern today, especially since the threat from Russia and China to the United States has become more complicated and troubling in the wake of on-going actions by President Trump..."

"Providing the authority won't address the fact that the Trump administration lacks a coherent, Government-wide strategy to adequately address the challenges we continue to face from Russia and China."

"These policies continue to erode U.S. institutions and interests abroad, downplaying the seriousness of U.S. sanctions and National security to the global community."

"The threats to the United States from China and Russia are not new."