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Bennie Thompson: When discussing increased 'encounters' on the Northern Border, Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.

On the recordMarch 27, 2023
When discussing increased 'encounters' on the Northern Border, Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson criticizes Republicans for misrepresenting border encounter statistics.

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