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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
I vehemently oppose the narrow approach this committee is taking in this hearing.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson criticizes the committee's limited focus on Muslim radicalization.

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