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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
Unfortunately, as we meet today to discuss recommendations for DHS, Republicans in the House continue to put partisan politics and pandering to their fringe ahead of funding the Department responsible for keeping the homeland secure.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson criticizes Republicans for prioritizing politics over DHS funding.

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