We have information that members hosted, people who came to Washington on that day in our office.
Bennie Thompson: “We have information that members hosted, people who came to Washington on that day in our office.”
On the recordJanuary 7, 2022
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Chairman Thompson discussing the involvement of some members of Congress in the events leading up to January 6.
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