Bennie Thompson actually said...

"The purpose of this hearing is to explore the possibility that American citizens may leave this country to join terrorist groups."

"We are long overdue with a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, which means that we would have such elements as a strong border security effort."

"I challenge this committee... that we put on the floor of the House a comprehensive immigration reform bill post-haste."

"I am pleased the subcommittee is meeting today to examine the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to deploy a biometric exit system to record the departure of visitors to this country."