I do not perceive that careful consultation with the people's representatives has previously characterized the development of White House Homeland Security policy and strategy.
Bennie Thompson: “I do not perceive that careful consultation with the people's representatives has previously characterized the…”
On the recordApril 1, 2009
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Thompson emphasizes the lack of consultation with Congress in developing security policies.
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