Bennie Thompson actually said...

"It is important to note for the record that committee Democrats have been requesting official oversight activities on election security since before the 2016 election."

"I share the view that any foreign government interference in our elections is unacceptable and should not go unpunished."

"It is more important than ever that State and local election officials are able to rely on assistance from the Department of Homeland Security."

"H.R. 5011, the Election Security Act, currently has over 100 cosponsors, all Democrats."