Bennie Thompson said "But, Madam Secretary, you know, Congress said you shall do it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 24, 2012

But, Madam Secretary, you know, Congress said you shall do it.

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Bennie Thompson

Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes Congress's directive to the Secretary regarding cargo screening.

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