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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

Let's look at the facts. Since May 12, 2023, when title 42 ended, DHS has removed more than 500,000 individuals. That is more people than Donald Trump removed in any given year. The border is not open. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

If my Republican colleagues were worried about the impacts of migration on our local communities, they should support DHS' Shelter and Services Program. This is the only Federal program that can provide direct assistance to cities and…

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Michael Guest
@michaelguest· Republican · MS· Feb 6, 2024

I want to push back. What is happening here is not political theater, as my friends on the other side of the aisle wish to make this. The Democrats have sought to blame Republicans, saying that our inaction has helped cause this border…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

It comes as no surprise that the Biden administration is opposed to this sham impeachment. The Biden administration has done everything in its power to uphold the law and have an orderly, humane approach to border security. I include in…

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Michael Guest
@michaelguest· Republican · MS· Feb 6, 2024

With no input on behalf of the House of Representatives, we are now supposed to adopt that bill before it even passes the Senate. I want to give you a number, Mr. Speaker. That number is 370,000. That is the number of immigrants who came…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

I remind my colleagues that they voted to terminate the COVID-19 national emergency and thus voted to end title 42. In addition, DHS has no role in ending this policy. Madam Speaker, I now yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Rhode…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

If my Republican colleagues were serious about the border, then they would drop this baseless impeachment and bring up the Senate's bipartisan border agreement for debate. Be that as it may, they aren't serious about reform. Speaker…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

The Republicans highlight the Secretary's enforcement guidelines as an example of breaking the law. They fail to mention that the conservative Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals said: ``The guidance does not necessarily violate a single word…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

The border is not open. In fact, under Secretary Mayorkas' leadership, this administration has removed, returned, or expelled more migrants in 3 years than the Trump administration did in 4 years. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

Republicans say this impeachment is not about policy disagreements, but every argument they make is about policies. Secretary Mayorkas has taken action to secure the border, but he has used different, more humane policies that are not…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

90 percent of fentanyl seized is interdicted at ports of entry, mostly in passenger vehicles driven by U.S. citizens and lawful residents, not migrants. If we invest in our ports of entry instead of pursuing this sham impeachment, we can…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

Secretary Mayorkas has invested significantly in stopping dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, from entering the country and launched several efforts targeting smugglers, gangs, and cartels. Under Secretary Mayorkas' leadership, we have more…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

My Republican colleagues won't admit that this impeachment is a sham, but their favorite conservative legal experts will. President Trump's impeachment attorney, Alan Dershowitz, accused Republicans of ``distorting the Constitution;'' and…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Feb 6, 2024

Republicans are exploiting impeachment power to distract from their inability to pass legislation. Here is what Republican Representative Chip Roy said in November: ``I want my Republican colleagues to give me one thing--one--that I can go…

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Mike Ezell
@mikeezell· Republican · MS· Jan 29, 2024

Past actions by President Biden continue to strengthen terrorist organizations and encourage global attacks.

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Mike Ezell
@mikeezell· Republican · MS· Jan 29, 2024

The Houthi attacks that are targeting maritime vessels in the Red Sea represent a direct threat to maritime transportation and, ultimately, to the world's supply chains.

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Cindy Hyde-Smith
@cindyhydesmith· Republican · MS· Jan 23, 2024

I rise to tell you the story of one of my constituents named Hannah. When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Hannah chose life for her baby with the help of a pregnancy center. Despite coming from a long line of single mothers and from a…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Jan 17, 2024

Secretary Mayorkas is carrying out his duties faithfully.

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