Bennie Thompson actually said...

"In our zeal to combat terrorism and protect our country, we must be careful not to wrongly accuse our people because of how they look, where they live, or their cultural background."

"We can secure an airplane. We can secure the border. We can secure a Federal building."

"Let us take care that nothing we do or say here today works to undermine those efforts."

"As we approach the 10th anniversary of September 11, we are constantly reminded that terrorists continue to plot to kill Americans at home and abroad."