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Bennie Thompson: Seaports are key drivers of the U.S. economy and keeping them secure is vital to the American way of life.

On the recordMay 9, 2023
Seaports are key drivers of the U.S. economy and keeping them secure is vital to the American way of life.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of port security for the economy and national security.

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