Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I believe this most recent deployment of the National Guard to our Southern Border has left many of us with more questions than answers."

"The threats to the United States from China and Russia are not new."

"These policies continue to erode U.S. institutions and interests abroad, downplaying the seriousness of U.S. sanctions and National security to the global community."

"Providing the authority won't address the fact that the Trump administration lacks a coherent, Government-wide strategy to adequately address the challenges we continue to face from Russia and China."