Bennie Thompson actually said...

"As Chairman of this committee, I will not stand for misconduct within the Department, nor will I stand for anything less than full transparency when this committee attempts to carry out its oversight ..."

"Efficiency in operations and efficiency in management."

"The DHS mission is too important to the National security of our country."

"I thank the Chairman, and I echo the comments of my Democratic colleagues in restating the importance of this hearing today."