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Bennie Thompson: “Our system nearly failed and our democratic foundation destroyed but for people like you.”

On the recordJune 15, 2022
Our system nearly failed and our democratic foundation destroyed but for people like you.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the critical role of certain individuals in preserving democracy.

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