Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
We must be vigilant that our words and our actions do not inflame.
Said by
Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson stresses the responsibility of Congress members to avoid inflammatory rhetoric.

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