Bennie Thompson actually said...

"Look, Anderson, it's -- well, any person running for office would have concern, but it's all hands on deck. Democrats know what's required to get the vote out. We're good at it. We get our friends in ..."

"We cannot afford to allow the importance of that relationship to enable complacency or interfere with our oversight."

"I'm sure you are somewhat familiar with that article and the fact that we were left vulnerable with that situation."

"This committee will not tolerate refusals to cooperate with legitimate investigations undertaken by the board."