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On the recordJuly 18, 2023
What we don't want, and what some on this committee are hell-bent on doing, is we don't want to demonize or scapegoat immigrants, refugees, and people that need the most help.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the importance of not scapegoating vulnerable groups amid political discussions.

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