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Bennie Thompson: You notified the guy last week, who, you know, has the third-largest agency in government that 'We want you to testify…

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
You notified the guy last week, who, you know, has the third-largest agency in government that 'We want you to testify next week.'
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson criticized the short notice given to Mayorkas for testimony.

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