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..."

"Indeed, former Boston Police Commissioner Davis testified before this committee that without grant funding, the 'response would have been much less comprehensive than it was'."

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

"protecting and expanding the Housing Credit is critical"