Sep 21, 2011
Every dollar we waste on ineffective technology is a dollar that will not be spent to secure this Nation.
Bennie Thompson
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Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson has been a prominent voice in Congress on issues related to homeland security, having served as the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various aspects of national security and has been an advocate for addressing threats posed by terrorism and drug cartels.
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Sep 12, 2011
I have long held that we must develop a layered security approach that pushes borders out and begins the screening process far in advance of a passenger boarding a flight in this country.
Sep 12, 2011
Members of Congress who talk a good game on border security will need to put their money where their mouths are when it comes to funding these programs, even in tight budgetary times.
Sep 7, 2011
Remembering those who died must inspire us to make this Nation better and safer.
Jul 25, 2011
I will be listening carefully to today's testimony for any indication that planning for the GNDA is taking into consideration the very real possibility that huge budget cuts proposed in this year's appropriations would be approved in the…
Jul 25, 2011
In order to prevent the unthinkable, we must deploy the best technology, employ the best people, and do the best planning.
Jul 25, 2011
It is more likely than not that a weapon of mass destruction will be used somewhere in the world by the end of 2013.
Jul 14, 2011
What troubles me about OTA is that Federal rules and laws that were created to protect businesses, taxpayers, and the Federal Government from waste, fraud, and abuse do not apply.
Jul 12, 2011
I cannot understand how or why we pay companies that do not perform, but apparently paying for nonperformance is not a problem at FPS.
Jul 12, 2011
This incident paints the clearest picture I have seen of the importance of training and the reality of the threat we face.
Jul 11, 2011
Meaningful discussion about border security must also include America's maritime borders.
Jul 7, 2011
Is there anything you need from the legislature, from Congress? Is there any assistance you need from us?
Jun 23, 2011
The cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and National security challenges we face . . .
Jun 22, 2011
Representative Bennie Thompson, the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, expressed these exact sentiments.
Jun 22, 2011
Funding is needed to test and evaluate these PODs to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness and the delivery of vaccines and medication during emergencies.
Jun 22, 2011
As a Nation, we have been fortunate that a WMD attack has not come to fruition in the United States.
Jun 14, 2011
Let us focus on eliminating known security gaps. We are not endangered by people who are already locked up.
Jun 13, 2011
In the wake of 9/11, the Coast Guard's homeland security missions have become more important than ever.
Jun 13, 2011
This year, we will mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. That event changed our Nation, and in the process changed the shape of the Federal Government.
Jun 9, 2011
The terrorist threat is at its highest level since 9/11 according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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