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Bennie Thompson: “It was committee Democrats' understanding that the purpose of this hearing is to discuss foreign malign influence in…”

On the recordJune 20, 2023
It was committee Democrats' understanding that the purpose of this hearing is to discuss foreign malign influence in Latin America and how the actions of our geopolitical adversaries in the region impact U.S. interests and homeland security.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the hearing's focus on foreign threats to U.S. interests.

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