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Bennie Thompson: “This is the United States of America. Democrats recognize that we can maintain the highest level of security in the…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
This is the United States of America. Democrats recognize that we can maintain the highest level of security in the world while also treating immigrants with the utmost compassion, respect, and humanity.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the balance between security and compassion in immigration policy.

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