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Bennie Thompson: “Further, while I recognize the serious National security threat posed by North Korea, I would note that there are…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2017
Further, while I recognize the serious National security threat posed by North Korea, I would note that there are pressing matters squarely within this committee's jurisdiction and oversight responsibilities.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the need to address other pressing matters alongside North Korea's threat.

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