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Bennie Thompson: “I encourage this committee to continue serious discussions on how to counter violent extremist messages while protecting…”

On the recordJune 2, 2015
I encourage this committee to continue serious discussions on how to counter violent extremist messages while protecting Constitutional rights.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson urges ongoing discussions to combat extremism while respecting rights.

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