Bennie Thompson actually said...

The idea that they would be met with suspicion and hate upon arrival in the United States is an affront to the values we uphold and promote.

Thompson emphasizes the importance of welcoming Syrian refugees rather than treating them with suspicion.

06/23/2015

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It is a sad day for our country when we see this kind of disrespect.

The Honorable Bennie Thompson, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, 310 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515.

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I am not opposed to biometric technology and recognize it can be valuable to Homeland Security in facilitation.