Bennie Thompson actually said...

"I just want to let you know of my grave concerns about the apparent use of profiling."

"These incidents that I mentioned to you are six. They are all allegations. But what is disturbing to me is that they occurred within just a 2-week period."

"I am also pleased that today the subcommittee is examining the Department of Homeland Security's cooperation with State and local law enforcement."

"Like many experts, I believe the uprising represents the people's aspirations for greater political rights and economic opportunities, not for extremism and violence."