Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I take seriously the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission that, should our first responders be called upon once again to respond to a terrorist attack, they have the training and equipment they need..."

"I have been responsible for overseeing how the Federal Government supports State and local preparedness and response activities for well over a decade."

"It is also clear that the threats we face are growing and evolving."

"protecting and expanding the Housing Credit is critical"