Bennie Thompson actually said...

Indeed, former Boston Police Commissioner Davis testified before this committee that without grant funding, the 'response would have been much less comprehensive than it was'.

Context

Thompson cites testimony on the critical role of grant funding in Boston's response to attacks.

03/13/2016

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