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Bennie Thompson: Unfortunately, Republicans are willing to damage the Constitution they claim to hold dear because they think it will…

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
Unfortunately, Republicans are willing to damage the Constitution they claim to hold dear because they think it will benefit them politically.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson accuses Republicans of undermining the Constitution for political gain.

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