at bennieresented thompson of mississippi, the homeland security chair, gave the democratic address,iscussing widespread coronavirus testing and the federal response to the pandemic. congressmane is , from theompson second district of minnis it -- of mississippi. the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most challenging adversaries our country has faced. many americans have faced

at bennieresented thompson of mississippi, the homeland security chair, gave the democratic address, discussing widespread coronavirus testing and the federal response to the pandemic. congressmane is , from theompson second district of minnis it -- of mississippi. the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most challenging adversaries our country has faced. many americans have faced unimaginable grief. millions of families are unsure about their future. all americans have changed their daily lives and are worried about the health of our loved ones. we must thank the thousands of health-care workers, first responders, and other essential workers, who are helping us get through this. they are our heroes. i also think all of you for following social distancing guidelines and for following the orders of your own states. while there are many challenges ahead, we are hoping the darkest days may be behind us. before we move forward, we must get to the truth. the truth is that the response to this pandemic has not been as stellar as the president keeps repeating. the truth is that there is much