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On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
Unfortunately, I am concerned that this hearing won't help us move toward a solution for better border management, but rather may be used by some as a platform for divisive rhetoric and anti-immigrant fearmongering.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson expresses concern about the hearing being misused for divisive political rhetoric.

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