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Bennie Thompson: “However, I would warn us against overstating fears and creating a level of suspicion on an already vulnerable…”

On the recordJune 23, 2015
However, I would warn us against overstating fears and creating a level of suspicion on an already vulnerable population.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson cautions against creating undue fear towards vulnerable refugee populations.

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