Bennie Thompson actually said...

"It is my hope that through the testimony we gather today, we can get further insight about where these inefficiencies are occurring."

"To accomplish this mission, we must ensure that every office within the Transportation Security Administration is operating both effectively and efficiently."

"I look forward to continuing to work with the Chairman to see that the bills we sent to the Senate in December... become law this year."

"There are many in this country who want us to consider a viable exit strategy."