On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Democratic Members of the committee repeatedly requested, in public and private settings, that DHS ensure that the President's mandate be carried out in a successful and efficient manner.
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Thompson highlights Democratic requests for effective implementation of the President's security mandate.
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