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On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
I want to reiterate that I am not wholly opposed to the use of facial recognition technology, as I recognize that it can be valuable to homeland security and serve as a facilitation tool for the Department's varying missions.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson acknowledges the potential benefits of facial recognition technology for security.

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