Bennie Thompson said "I think the committee believes that we have that authority, and we felt comfortable enough that now was the time to do it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 12, 2022

I think the committee believes that we have that authority, and we felt comfortable enough that now was the time to do it.

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Bennie Thompson

Democratic · Mississippi

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Defending the committee's decision to issue subpoenas.

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